Brora 13 Year Old 1982 (cask 430) - Blackadder vs Glenfarclas 30 Year Old

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Brora 13 Year Old 1982 (cask 430) - BlackadderGlenfarclas 30 Year Old
DistilleryBroraGlenfarclas
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%43%
Age13 yr30 yr
Price£600£632.95
Rating5.00/5

Brora 13 Year Old 1982 (cask 430) - Blackadder

Smoke68/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Glenfarclas 30 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value8/100

Brora 13 Year Old 1982 (cask 430) - Blackadder

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenfarclas 30 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenfarclas 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Brora 13 Year Old 1982 (cask 430) - Blackadder is better value at £600 vs £633.

For beginners: Glenfarclas 30 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Brora 13 Year Old 1982 (cask 430) - Blackadder

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£600 vs £632.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Glenfarclas 30 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 13 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£632.95 vs £600)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Brora?

Brora 13 Year Old 1982 (cask 430) - Blackadder suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Who should buy Glenfarclas?

Glenfarclas 30 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old Wood

Only Brora 13 Year Old 1982 (cask 430) - Blackadder

SmokeyMedicinalOilyLeathery

Only Glenfarclas 30 Year Old

SherriedDried FruitChocolateTobacco

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