Balvenie 30 Year Old vs Springbank 24 Year Old Asanoha Dragon - Yokai Series (East Asia Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balvenie 30 Year Old
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£3193
Springbank 24 Year Old Asanoha Dragon - Yokai Series (East Asia Whisky Company)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£2999
| Balvenie 30 Year Old | Springbank 24 Year Old Asanoha Dragon - Yokai Series (East Asia Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Springbank |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 44.2% | 48.8% |
| Age | 30 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £3192.95 | £2999 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Balvenie 30 Year Old
Springbank 24 Year Old Asanoha Dragon - Yokai Series (East Asia Whisky Company)
Balvenie 30 Year Old
Springbank 24 Year Old Asanoha Dragon - Yokai Series (East Asia Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Springbank 24 Year Old Asanoha Dragon - Yokai Series (East Asia Whisky Company) is better value at £2999 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
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 24 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£3192.95 vs £2999)
Springbank 24 Year Old Asanoha Dragon - Yokai Series (East Asia Whisky Company)
Pros
- +More affordable (£2999 vs £3192.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
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 Springbank?
Springbank 24 Year Old Asanoha Dragon - Yokai Series (East Asia Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Balvenie 30 Year Old
Only Springbank 24 Year Old Asanoha Dragon - Yokai Series (East Asia Whisky Company)