Edradour 30 Year Old vs Yamazaki 1984

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

Edradour 30 Year OldYamazaki 1984
DistilleryEdradourYamazaki
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%48%
Age30 yrNAS
Price£999£899.95
Rating5.00/5

Edradour 30 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Yamazaki 1984

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner55/100
Value6/100

Edradour 30 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Yamazaki 1984

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Yamazaki 1984 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Yamazaki 1984 is better value at £900 vs £999.

For beginners: Edradour 30 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Edradour 30 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£999 vs £899.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Yamazaki 1984

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£899.95 vs £999)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Edradour?

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

Who should buy Yamazaki?

Yamazaki 1984 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 WoodToastedSherried

Only Edradour 30 Year Old

Honey

Only Yamazaki 1984

VanillaNutty

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