Jura 30 Year Old vs Mars Maltage Komagatake 10 Year Old Decanter

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

Jura 30 Year OldMars Maltage Komagatake 10 Year Old Decanter
DistilleryJuraMars
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV44%40%
Age30 yr10 yr
Price£699£995
Rating5.00/5

Jura 30 Year Old

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

Mars Maltage Komagatake 10 Year Old Decanter

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Jura 30 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mars Maltage Komagatake 10 Year Old Decanter

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 £995.

For beginners: Mars Maltage Komagatake 10 Year Old Decanter is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Jura 30 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£699 vs £995)
  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Mars Maltage Komagatake 10 Year Old Decanter

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£995 vs £699)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Mars?

Mars Maltage Komagatake 10 Year Old Decanter 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

ToastedHoney

Only Jura 30 Year Old

Old WoodDried Fruit

Only Mars Maltage Komagatake 10 Year Old Decanter

Malt ExtractVanillaFresh Fruit

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