Jura 30 Year Old vs Midleton Very Rare 2015

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

Jura 30 Year OldMidleton Very Rare 2015
DistilleryJuraMidleton
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV44%40%
Age30 yrNAS
Price£699£799
Rating5.00/5

Jura 30 Year Old

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

Midleton Very Rare 2015

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Jura 30 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Midleton Very Rare 2015

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 £799.

For beginners: Midleton Very Rare 2015 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 £799)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Midleton Very Rare 2015

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£799 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 2015 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

Honey

Only Jura 30 Year Old

Old WoodToastedDried Fruit

Only Midleton Very Rare 2015

SherriedVanillaNuttyMalt Extract

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