Jura 30 Year Old vs Redbreast 20 Year Old 1999 All Sherry (Midleton & Bow St)

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

Jura 30 Year OldRedbreast 20 Year Old 1999 All Sherry (Midleton & Bow St)
DistilleryJuraRedbreast
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Pot Still
ABV44%60.3%
Age30 yr20 yr
Price£699£599
Rating5.00/5

Jura 30 Year Old

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

Redbreast 20 Year Old 1999 All Sherry (Midleton & Bow St)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Jura 30 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Redbreast 20 Year Old 1999 All Sherry (Midleton & Bow St)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Jura 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Redbreast 20 Year Old 1999 All Sherry (Midleton & Bow St) is better value at £599 vs £699.

For beginners: Jura 30 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Jura 30 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 20 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£699 vs £599)

Redbreast 20 Year Old 1999 All Sherry (Midleton & Bow St)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£599 vs £699)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (60.3%) — may need water
  • 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 Redbreast?

Redbreast 20 Year Old 1999 All Sherry (Midleton & Bow St) 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 WoodHoneyDried Fruit

Only Jura 30 Year Old

Toasted

Only Redbreast 20 Year Old 1999 All Sherry (Midleton & Bow St)

SherriedNutty

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