Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) vs Jura 17 Year Old / Second Murderer / Murderers Series / Macbeth Act Two Island Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Cardhu
★ 5.00
£84
Jura 17 Year Old / Second Murderer / Murderers Series / Macbeth Act Two Island Whisky
Jura
£123
| Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) | Jura 17 Year Old / Second Murderer / Murderers Series / Macbeth Act Two Island Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cardhu | Jura |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 56% | 40% |
| Age | 11 yr | NAS |
| Price | £83.9 | £123 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Jura 17 Year Old / Second Murderer / Murderers Series / Macbeth Act Two Island Whisky
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Jura 17 Year Old / Second Murderer / Murderers Series / Macbeth Act Two Island Whisky
Quick verdict
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) is better value at £84 vs £123.
For beginners: Jura 17 Year Old / Second Murderer / Murderers Series / Macbeth Act Two Island Whisky is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£83.9 vs £123)
Cons
- −High ABV (56%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Jura 17 Year Old / Second Murderer / Murderers Series / Macbeth Act Two Island Whisky
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£123 vs £83.9)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Cardhu?
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) 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 Jura?
Jura 17 Year Old / Second Murderer / Murderers Series / Macbeth Act Two Island Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
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