Jura 30 Year Old vs Sullivans Cove 17 Year Old American Oak

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

Jura 30 Year OldSullivans Cove 17 Year Old American Oak
DistilleryJuraTasmania Distillery
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandAustralia
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV44%47.5%
Age30 yr17 yr
Price£699£995
Rating5.00/51.00/5

Jura 30 Year Old

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

Sullivans Cove 17 Year Old American Oak

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner55/100
Value1/100

Jura 30 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Sullivans Cove 17 Year Old American Oak

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Jura 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 1.00).

Jura 30 Year Old is better value at £699 vs £995.

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 £995)
  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 17 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Sullivans Cove 17 Year Old American Oak

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£995 vs £699)
  • Lower community rating (1.0 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 Sullivans?

Sullivans Cove 17 Year Old American Oak suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedHoney

Only Jura 30 Year Old

Old WoodDried Fruit

Only Sullivans Cove 17 Year Old American Oak

VanillaFresh FruitNew Wood

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