Bunnahabhain 34 Year Old 1980 (cask 84) - Whisky is Art (Silver Seal) vs Glenfarclas 30 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain 34 Year Old 1980 (cask 84) - Whisky is Art (Silver Seal)
Bunnahabhain
£491
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old
Glenfarclas
★ 5.00
£633
| Bunnahabhain 34 Year Old 1980 (cask 84) - Whisky is Art (Silver Seal) | Glenfarclas 30 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | Glenfarclas |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46.6% | 43% |
| Age | 34 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £490.86 | £632.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bunnahabhain 34 Year Old 1980 (cask 84) - Whisky is Art (Silver Seal)
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old
Bunnahabhain 34 Year Old 1980 (cask 84) - Whisky is Art (Silver Seal)
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old
Quick verdict
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bunnahabhain 34 Year Old 1980 (cask 84) - Whisky is Art (Silver Seal) is better value at £491 vs £633.
For beginners: Glenfarclas 30 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Bunnahabhain 34 Year Old 1980 (cask 84) - Whisky is Art (Silver Seal)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£490.86 vs £632.95)
- +Longer maturation (34 vs 30 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£632.95 vs £490.86)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 34 Year Old 1980 (cask 84) - Whisky is Art (Silver Seal) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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
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