Glenburgie 40 Year Old 1980 (cask 15090) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Yamazaki 1984

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

Glenburgie 40 Year Old 1980 (cask 15090) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Yamazaki 1984
DistilleryGlenburgieYamazaki
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40.8%48%
Age40 yrNAS
Price£729.95£899.95
Rating5.00/5

Glenburgie 40 Year Old 1980 (cask 15090) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Yamazaki 1984

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

Glenburgie 40 Year Old 1980 (cask 15090) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Yamazaki 1984

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Yamazaki 1984 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glenburgie 40 Year Old 1980 (cask 15090) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £730 vs £900.

For beginners: Glenburgie 40 Year Old 1980 (cask 15090) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glenburgie 40 Year Old 1980 (cask 15090) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£729.95 vs £899.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Yamazaki 1984

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£899.95 vs £729.95)

Who should buy Glenburgie?

Glenburgie 40 Year Old 1980 (cask 15090) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 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 WoodSherriedNutty

Only Glenburgie 40 Year Old 1980 (cask 15090) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

OilyLeathery

Only Yamazaki 1984

VanillaToasted

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