Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road vs The Girvan Patent Still 28 Year Old

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

Jura 22 Year Old - One for the RoadThe Girvan Patent Still 28 Year Old
DistilleryJuraGirvan
RegionIslandLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV47%42%
Age22 yr28 yr
Price£299£306.89
Rating5.00/5

Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road

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

The Girvan Patent Still 28 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Girvan Patent Still 28 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road is better value at £299 vs £307.

For beginners: The Girvan Patent Still 28 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 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 affordable (£299 vs £306.89)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

The Girvan Patent Still 28 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (28 vs 22 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£306.89 vs £299)
  • 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 The?

The Girvan Patent Still 28 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodToasted

Only Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road

Dried FruitSmokey

Only The Girvan Patent Still 28 Year Old

VanillaHoneyMalt Extract

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