Pusser's Select Aged 151 Navy Rum / Overproof Blended Modernist Rum vs Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)

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

Pusser's Select Aged 151 Navy Rum / Overproof Blended Modernist RumBalblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
DistilleryPusser'sBalblair
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%53.7%
AgeNAS20 yr
Price£51.5£60.45
Rating5.00/5

Pusser's Select Aged 151 Navy Rum / Overproof Blended Modernist Rum

Smoke64/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner65/100
Value83/100

Pusser's Select Aged 151 Navy Rum / Overproof Blended Modernist Rum

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Pusser's Select Aged 151 Navy Rum / Overproof Blended Modernist Rum is better value at £52 vs £60.

For beginners: Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Pusser's Select Aged 151 Navy Rum / Overproof Blended Modernist Rum

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£51.5 vs £60.45)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (53.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£60.45 vs £51.5)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Pusser's?

Pusser's Select Aged 151 Navy Rum / Overproof Blended Modernist Rum suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Both taste of

Old Wood

Only Pusser's Select Aged 151 Navy Rum / Overproof Blended Modernist Rum

SmokeyOilyLeathery

Only Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)

SherriedDried FruitChocolateHoney

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