Jura 30 Year Old vs St Magdalene 1981 / Bot.1999 / Connoisseurs Choice Lowland Whisky

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

Jura 30 Year OldSt Magdalene 1981 / Bot.1999 / Connoisseurs Choice Lowland Whisky
DistilleryJuraSt Magdalene
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV44%40%
Age30 yrNAS
Price£699£800
Rating5.00/5

Jura 30 Year Old

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

St Magdalene 1981 / Bot.1999 / Connoisseurs Choice Lowland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Jura 30 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

St Magdalene 1981 / Bot.1999 / Connoisseurs Choice Lowland Whisky

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 £800.

For beginners: St Magdalene 1981 / Bot.1999 / Connoisseurs Choice Lowland Whisky 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 £800)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

St Magdalene 1981 / Bot.1999 / Connoisseurs Choice Lowland Whisky

Pros

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

Cons

  • More expensive (£800 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 St?

St Magdalene 1981 / Bot.1999 / Connoisseurs Choice Lowland Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old Wood

Only Jura 30 Year Old

ToastedHoneyDried Fruit

Only St Magdalene 1981 / Bot.1999 / Connoisseurs Choice Lowland Whisky

Malt ExtractNutty

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