Balvenie 30 Year Old vs Glenlivet 42 Year Old 1977 (cask 22140) - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balvenie 30 Year Old
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£3193
Glenlivet 42 Year Old 1977 (cask 22140) - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail)
The Glenlivet
£2400
| Balvenie 30 Year Old | Glenlivet 42 Year Old 1977 (cask 22140) - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | The Glenlivet |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 44.2% | 42.4% |
| Age | 30 yr | 42 yr |
| Price | £3192.95 | £2400 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Balvenie 30 Year Old
Glenlivet 42 Year Old 1977 (cask 22140) - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail)
Balvenie 30 Year Old
Glenlivet 42 Year Old 1977 (cask 22140) - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Balvenie 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenlivet 42 Year Old 1977 (cask 22140) - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £2400 vs £3193.
For beginners: Balvenie 30 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Balvenie 30 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£3192.95 vs £2400)
Glenlivet 42 Year Old 1977 (cask 22140) - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£2400 vs £3192.95)
- +Longer maturation (42 vs 30 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Balvenie?
Balvenie 30 Year Old is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Glenlivet?
Glenlivet 42 Year Old 1977 (cask 22140) - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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