Balvenie Founder's Reserve - Cognac Bottle 75cl vs Plantation St Lucia 2007 / Extreme No.4
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balvenie Founder's Reserve - Cognac Bottle 75cl
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£275
Plantation St Lucia 2007 / Extreme No.4
Plantation
£199
| Balvenie Founder's Reserve - Cognac Bottle 75cl | Plantation St Lucia 2007 / Extreme No.4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Plantation |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | 10 yr | NAS |
| Price | £275 | £199 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Balvenie Founder's Reserve - Cognac Bottle 75cl
Plantation St Lucia 2007 / Extreme No.4
Balvenie Founder's Reserve - Cognac Bottle 75cl
Plantation St Lucia 2007 / Extreme No.4
Quick verdict
Balvenie Founder's Reserve - Cognac Bottle 75cl is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Plantation St Lucia 2007 / Extreme No.4 is better value at £199 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 £199)
Plantation St Lucia 2007 / Extreme No.4
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£199 vs £275)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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 Plantation?
Plantation St Lucia 2007 / Extreme No.4 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Balvenie Founder's Reserve - Cognac Bottle 75cl
Only Plantation St Lucia 2007 / Extreme No.4