Bunnahabhain 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 9521) - Artist #8 (La Maison du Whisky) vs Glengoyne 30 Year Old

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

Bunnahabhain 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 9521) - Artist #8 (La Maison du Whisky)Glengoyne 30 Year Old
DistilleryBunnahabhainGlengoyne
RegionIslayHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV47.9%46.8%
Age35 yr30 yr
Price£898.38£894.99
Rating5.00/5

Bunnahabhain 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 9521) - Artist #8 (La Maison du Whisky)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Glengoyne 30 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness76/100
Beginner70/100
Value6/100

Bunnahabhain 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 9521) - Artist #8 (La Maison du Whisky)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glengoyne 30 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glengoyne 30 Year Old is better value at £895 vs £898.

For beginners: Bunnahabhain 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 9521) - Artist #8 (La Maison du Whisky) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Bunnahabhain 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 9521) - Artist #8 (La Maison du Whisky)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (35 vs 30 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£898.38 vs £894.99)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Glengoyne 30 Year Old

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Bunnahabhain?

Bunnahabhain 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 9521) - Artist #8 (La Maison du Whisky) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Who should buy Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 30 Year Old suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedOld WoodChocolateHoney

Only Bunnahabhain 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 9521) - Artist #8 (La Maison du Whisky)

Dried Fruit

Only Glengoyne 30 Year Old

Vanilla

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