Balvenie Founder's Reserve - Cognac Bottle 75cl vs Imperial 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 4190) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balvenie Founder's Reserve - Cognac Bottle 75cl
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£275
Imperial 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 4190) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Imperial
£203
| Balvenie Founder's Reserve - Cognac Bottle 75cl | Imperial 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 4190) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Imperial |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 42.1% |
| Age | 10 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £275 | £202.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Balvenie Founder's Reserve - Cognac Bottle 75cl
Imperial 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 4190) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Balvenie Founder's Reserve - Cognac Bottle 75cl
Imperial 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 4190) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Quick verdict
Balvenie Founder's Reserve - Cognac Bottle 75cl is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Imperial 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 4190) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £203 vs £275.
For beginners: Balvenie Founder's Reserve - Cognac Bottle 75cl is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Balvenie Founder's Reserve - Cognac Bottle 75cl
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£275 vs £202.95)
Imperial 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 4190) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£202.95 vs £275)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Balvenie?
Balvenie Founder's Reserve - Cognac Bottle 75cl suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Who should buy Imperial?
Imperial 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 4190) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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Only Balvenie Founder's Reserve - Cognac Bottle 75cl