Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1989 - Sar Obair Decanter (Kingsbury) vs Jura 30 Year Old

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

Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1989 - Sar Obair Decanter (Kingsbury)Jura 30 Year Old
DistilleryCragganmoreJura
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.6%44%
Age30 yr30 yr
Price£695£699
Rating5.00/5

Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1989 - Sar Obair Decanter (Kingsbury)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness52/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Jura 30 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner60/100
Value7/100

Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1989 - Sar Obair Decanter (Kingsbury)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Jura 30 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1989 - Sar Obair Decanter (Kingsbury) is better value at £695 vs £699.

For beginners: Jura 30 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1989 - Sar Obair Decanter (Kingsbury)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£695 vs £699)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Jura 30 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£699 vs £695)

Who should buy Cragganmore?

Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1989 - Sar Obair Decanter (Kingsbury) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Who should buy Jura?

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

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyToastedOld Wood

Only Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1989 - Sar Obair Decanter (Kingsbury)

Fresh FruitLeafy

Only Jura 30 Year Old

Dried Fruit

Explore more