Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017) vs Aberlour 2000 (bottled 2015) (cask 15050) - 46 Range (Malts of Scotland)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017)
Balblair
★ 5.00
£68
Aberlour 2000 (bottled 2015) (cask 15050) - 46 Range (Malts of Scotland)
Aberlour
£68
| Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017) | Aberlour 2000 (bottled 2015) (cask 15050) - 46 Range (Malts of Scotland) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balblair | Aberlour |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 17 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £68.12 | £67.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017)
Aberlour 2000 (bottled 2015) (cask 15050) - 46 Range (Malts of Scotland)
Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017)
Aberlour 2000 (bottled 2015) (cask 15050) - 46 Range (Malts of Scotland)
Quick verdict
Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Aberlour 2000 (bottled 2015) (cask 15050) - 46 Range (Malts of Scotland) is better value at £68 vs £68.
For beginners: Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£68.12 vs £67.5)
Aberlour 2000 (bottled 2015) (cask 15050) - 46 Range (Malts of Scotland)
Pros
- +More affordable (£67.5 vs £68.12)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Balblair?
Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Aberlour?
Aberlour 2000 (bottled 2015) (cask 15050) - 46 Range (Malts of Scotland) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017)
Only Aberlour 2000 (bottled 2015) (cask 15050) - 46 Range (Malts of Scotland)
Where to buy
Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Aberlour 2000 (bottled 2015) (cask 15050) - 46 Range (Malts of Scotland)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange