Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras vs Scapa 34 Year Old 1988 (cask 10586) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras
Glenugie
★ 5.00
£899
Scapa 34 Year Old 1988 (cask 10586) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Scapa
£1050
| Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras | Scapa 34 Year Old 1988 (cask 10586) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenugie | Scapa |
| Region | Highland | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.1% | 48.5% |
| Age | 30 yr | 34 yr |
| Price | £899 | £1049.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras
Scapa 34 Year Old 1988 (cask 10586) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras
Scapa 34 Year Old 1988 (cask 10586) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
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 £1050.
For beginners: Scapa 34 Year Old 1988 (cask 10586) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
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 £1049.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.1%) — may need water
Scapa 34 Year Old 1988 (cask 10586) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (34 vs 30 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£1049.95 vs £899)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Scapa?
Scapa 34 Year Old 1988 (cask 10586) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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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Only Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras
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