Jura 30 Year Old vs Midleton Very Rare 1997

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

Jura 30 Year OldMidleton Very Rare 1997
DistilleryJuraMidleton
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV44%40%
Age30 yrNAS
Price£699£999
Rating5.00/5

Jura 30 Year Old

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

Midleton Very Rare 1997

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

Jura 30 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Midleton Very Rare 1997

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 £999.

For beginners: Midleton Very Rare 1997 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 £999)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Midleton Very Rare 1997

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£999 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 Midleton?

Midleton Very Rare 1997 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedHoney

Only Jura 30 Year Old

Old WoodDried Fruit

Only Midleton Very Rare 1997

VanillaMalt ExtractNew Wood

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