Jura 30 Year Old vs St. Magdalene 25 Year Old 1982 (cask 4282) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Jura 30 Year Old
Jura
★ 5.00
£699
St. Magdalene 25 Year Old 1982 (cask 4282) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
St. Magdalene
£899
| Jura 30 Year Old | St. Magdalene 25 Year Old 1982 (cask 4282) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Jura | St. Magdalene |
| Region | Island | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 44% | 50% |
| Age | 30 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £699 | £899 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Jura 30 Year Old
St. Magdalene 25 Year Old 1982 (cask 4282) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Jura 30 Year Old
St. Magdalene 25 Year Old 1982 (cask 4282) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Jura 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Jura 30 Year Old is better value at £699 vs £899.
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)
- +More affordable (£699 vs £899)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 25 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
St. Magdalene 25 Year Old 1982 (cask 4282) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£899 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 25 Year Old 1982 (cask 4282) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Jura 30 Year Old
Only St. Magdalene 25 Year Old 1982 (cask 4282) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)