Carsebridge 30 Year Old 1982 (cask 74690) - Artist #7 (La Maison du Whisky) vs Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

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

Carsebridge 30 Year Old 1982 (cask 74690) - Artist #7 (La Maison du Whisky)Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)
DistilleryCarsebridgeMaster of Malt
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV50.8%43%
Age30 yr40 yr
Price£241.54£286.95
Rating5.00/5

Carsebridge 30 Year Old 1982 (cask 74690) - Artist #7 (La Maison du Whisky)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner70/100
Value17/100

Carsebridge 30 Year Old 1982 (cask 74690) - Artist #7 (La Maison du Whisky)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Carsebridge 30 Year Old 1982 (cask 74690) - Artist #7 (La Maison du Whisky) is better value at £242 vs £287.

For beginners: Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Carsebridge 30 Year Old 1982 (cask 74690) - Artist #7 (La Maison du Whisky)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£241.54 vs £286.95)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (50.8%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (40 vs 30 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£286.95 vs £241.54)

Who should buy Carsebridge?

Carsebridge 30 Year Old 1982 (cask 74690) - Artist #7 (La Maison du Whisky) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Who should buy Master?

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodToastedHoney

Only Carsebridge 30 Year Old 1982 (cask 74690) - Artist #7 (La Maison du Whisky)

VanillaMalt Extract

Only Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

Dried FruitSherried

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