Islay Single Malt 1989 / 32 Year Old / Whisky Jury Single Whisky vs Jura 30 Year Old

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

Islay Single Malt 1989 / 32 Year Old / Whisky Jury Single WhiskyJura 30 Year Old
DistilleryUndisclosed DistilleryJura
RegionIsland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%44%
AgeNAS30 yr
Price£900£699
Rating5.00/5

Islay Single Malt 1989 / 32 Year Old / Whisky Jury Single Whisky

Smoke67/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Jura 30 Year Old

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

Islay Single Malt 1989 / 32 Year Old / Whisky Jury Single Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Jura 30 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Jura 30 Year Old is better value at £699 vs £900.

For beginners: Islay Single Malt 1989 / 32 Year Old / Whisky Jury Single Whisky is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Islay Single Malt 1989 / 32 Year Old / Whisky Jury Single Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£900 vs £699)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Jura 30 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£699 vs £900)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Islay?

Islay Single Malt 1989 / 32 Year Old / Whisky Jury Single Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Dried Fruit

Only Islay Single Malt 1989 / 32 Year Old / Whisky Jury Single Whisky

SmokeyMedicinalCitricKippery

Only Jura 30 Year Old

Old WoodToastedHoney

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