Balvenie 47 Year Old 1971 (cask 2855) - The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter Four vs Shirakawa 1958
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
Shirakawa 1958
Takara Shuzo
★ 5.00
£23495
| Balvenie 47 Year Old 1971 (cask 2855) - The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter Four | Shirakawa 1958 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Takara Shuzo |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.9% | 49% |
| Age | 47 yr | NAS |
| Price | £21841.32 | £23495 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Balvenie 47 Year Old 1971 (cask 2855) - The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter Four
Shirakawa 1958
Balvenie 47 Year Old 1971 (cask 2855) - The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter Four
Shirakawa 1958
Quick verdict
Shirakawa 1958 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Balvenie 47 Year Old 1971 (cask 2855) - The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter Four is better value at £21841 vs £23495.
For beginners: Balvenie 47 Year Old 1971 (cask 2855) - The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter Four is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Balvenie 47 Year Old 1971 (cask 2855) - The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter Four
Pros
- +More affordable (£21841.32 vs £23495)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Shirakawa 1958
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£23495 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 Shirakawa?
Shirakawa 1958 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
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