Balvenie 47 Year Old 1971 (cask 2855) - The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter Four vs Glenfiddich 50 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balvenie 47 Year Old 1971 (cask 2855) - The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter Four
Balvenie
£21841
Glenfiddich 50 Year Old
Glenfiddich
★ 4.70
£22799
| Balvenie 47 Year Old 1971 (cask 2855) - The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter Four | Glenfiddich 50 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Glenfiddich |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.9% | 46.1% |
| Age | 47 yr | 50 yr |
| Price | £21841.32 | £22799 |
| Rating | — | 4.70/5 |
Balvenie 47 Year Old 1971 (cask 2855) - The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter Four
Glenfiddich 50 Year Old
Balvenie 47 Year Old 1971 (cask 2855) - The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter Four
Glenfiddich 50 Year Old
Quick verdict
Glenfiddich 50 Year Old is rated higher (4.70 vs 0.00).
Balvenie 47 Year Old 1971 (cask 2855) - The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter Four is better value at £21841 vs £22799.
For beginners: Glenfiddich 50 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Balvenie 47 Year Old 1971 (cask 2855) - The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter Four
Pros
- +More affordable (£21841.32 vs £22799)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.7)
Glenfiddich 50 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (4.7/5)
- +Longer maturation (50 vs 47 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£22799 vs £21841.32)
Who should buy Balvenie?
Balvenie 47 Year Old 1971 (cask 2855) - The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter Four suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Who should buy Glenfiddich?
Glenfiddich 50 Year Old suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
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