Balvenie 30 Year Old vs Loch Lomond 47 Year Old Remarkable Stills Series
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balvenie 30 Year Old
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£3193
Loch Lomond 47 Year Old Remarkable Stills Series
Loch Lomond
£3470
| Balvenie 30 Year Old | Loch Lomond 47 Year Old Remarkable Stills Series | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Loch Lomond |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 44.2% | 44.3% |
| Age | 30 yr | 47 yr |
| Price | £3192.95 | £3470.19 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Balvenie 30 Year Old
Loch Lomond 47 Year Old Remarkable Stills Series
Balvenie 30 Year Old
Loch Lomond 47 Year Old Remarkable Stills Series
Quick verdict
Balvenie 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Balvenie 30 Year Old is better value at £3193 vs £3470.
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
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Loch Lomond 47 Year Old Remarkable Stills Series
Pros
- +Longer maturation (47 vs 30 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£3470.19 vs £3192.95)
- −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 Loch?
Loch Lomond 47 Year Old Remarkable Stills Series suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
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Only Balvenie 30 Year Old
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