Balvenie 30 Year Old vs Midleton Very Rare 1987
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Balvenie 30 Year Old | Midleton Very Rare 1987 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Midleton |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 44.2% | 40% |
| Age | 30 yr | NAS |
| Price | £3192.95 | £2999 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 3.00/5 |
Balvenie 30 Year Old
Midleton Very Rare 1987
Balvenie 30 Year Old
Midleton Very Rare 1987
Quick verdict
Balvenie 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).
Midleton Very Rare 1987 is better value at £2999 vs £3193.
For beginners: Midleton Very Rare 1987 is more approachable (85/100 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 £2999)
Midleton Very Rare 1987
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£2999 vs £3192.95)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.0 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 Midleton?
Midleton Very Rare 1987 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Balvenie 30 Year Old
Only Midleton Very Rare 1987