Midleton Very Rare Forêt de Tronçais vs Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Midleton Very Rare Forêt de Tronçais
Midleton
★ 5.00
£3777
Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release
Bladnoch
★ 5.00
£4995
| Midleton Very Rare Forêt de Tronçais | Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Midleton | Bladnoch |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 41.2% |
| Age | NAS | 29 yr |
| Price | £3776.5 | £4995 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Midleton Very Rare Forêt de Tronçais
Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release
Midleton Very Rare Forêt de Tronçais
Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release
Quick verdict
Midleton Very Rare Forêt de Tronçais is better value at £3777 vs £4995.
For beginners: Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Midleton Very Rare Forêt de Tronçais
Pros
- +More affordable (£3776.5 vs £4995)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£4995 vs £3776.5)
Who should buy Midleton?
Midleton Very Rare Forêt de Tronçais suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.
Who should buy Bladnoch?
Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Midleton Very Rare Forêt de Tronçais
Only Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release