Orkney 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 4) - Berry Bros. & Rudd vs Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Orkney 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 4) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Berry Bros. & Rudd
£50
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Balblair
★ 5.00
£60
| Orkney 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 4) - Berry Bros. & Rudd | Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Berry Bros. & Rudd | Balblair |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 53.7% |
| Age | 12 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £49.95 | £60.45 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Orkney 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 4) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Orkney 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 4) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Quick verdict
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Orkney 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 4) - Berry Bros. & Rudd is better value at £50 vs £60.
For beginners: Orkney 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 4) - Berry Bros. & Rudd is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Orkney 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 4) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Pros
- +More affordable (£49.95 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 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£60.45 vs £49.95)
Who should buy Orkney?
Orkney 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 4) - Berry Bros. & Rudd suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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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