Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela vs Living Souls 40 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - Batch #3
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela
Bladnoch
★ 5.00
£120
Living Souls 40 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - Batch #3
Whisky Souls
£124
| Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela | Living Souls 40 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - Batch #3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bladnoch | Whisky Souls |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 46.7% | 44.6% |
| Age | 15 yr | 40 yr |
| Price | £120 | £123.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela
Living Souls 40 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - Batch #3
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela
Living Souls 40 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - Batch #3
Quick verdict
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela is better value at £120 vs £124.
For beginners: Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Living Souls 40 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - Batch #3
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (40 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£123.95 vs £120)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Bladnoch?
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela 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.
Who should buy Living?
Living Souls 40 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - Batch #3 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela
Only Living Souls 40 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - Batch #3