Edradour 35 Year Old 1989 (cask 368) - Enigma No. 2 vs Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Edradour 35 Year Old 1989 (cask 368) - Enigma No. 2
Edradour
£1200
Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras
Glenugie
★ 5.00
£899
| Edradour 35 Year Old 1989 (cask 368) - Enigma No. 2 | Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Edradour | Glenugie |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 62.3% | 52.1% |
| Age | 35 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £1199.95 | £899 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Edradour 35 Year Old 1989 (cask 368) - Enigma No. 2
Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras
Edradour 35 Year Old 1989 (cask 368) - Enigma No. 2
Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras
Quick verdict
Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras is better value at £899 vs £1200.
For beginners: Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Edradour 35 Year Old 1989 (cask 368) - Enigma No. 2
Pros
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 30 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (62.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£1199.95 vs £899)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£899 vs £1199.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.1%) — may need water
Who should buy Edradour?
Edradour 35 Year Old 1989 (cask 368) - Enigma No. 2 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 Glenugie?
Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras 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
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