Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2009 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) vs Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2009 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)
Craigellachie
£49
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Balblair
★ 5.00
£60
| Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2009 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) | Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Balblair |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 53.7% |
| Age | 13 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £48.87 | £60.45 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2009 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2009 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Quick verdict
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2009 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) is better value at £49 vs £60.
For beginners: Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2009 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2009 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)
Pros
- +More affordable (£48.87 vs £60.45)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 13 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£60.45 vs £48.87)
Who should buy Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2009 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Who should buy Balblair?
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
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