Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road vs Tamdhu 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 600006) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

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

Jura 22 Year Old - One for the RoadTamdhu 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 600006) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
DistilleryJuraTamdhu
RegionIslandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV47%50.4%
Age22 yr31 yr
Price£299£296.44
Rating5.00/5

Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner45/100
Value17/100

Tamdhu 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 600006) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tamdhu 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 600006) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tamdhu 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 600006) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) is better value at £296 vs £299.

For beginners: Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£299 vs £296.44)

Tamdhu 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 600006) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£296.44 vs £299)
  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 22 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Jura?

Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Who should buy Tamdhu?

Tamdhu 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 600006) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodToasted

Only Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road

Dried FruitSmokey

Only Tamdhu 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 600006) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

VanillaNuttySherried

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