Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela vs Glen Spey 22 Year Old 1995 (batch 18/024) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

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

Bladnoch 15 Year Old - AdelaGlen Spey 22 Year Old 1995 (batch 18/024) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
DistilleryBladnochGlen Spey
RegionLowlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46.7%46%
Age15 yr22 yr
Price£120£119.76
Rating5.00/5

Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner70/100
Value42/100

Glen Spey 22 Year Old 1995 (batch 18/024) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Spey 22 Year Old 1995 (batch 18/024) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glen Spey 22 Year Old 1995 (batch 18/024) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £120 vs £120.

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

  • More expensive (£120 vs £119.76)

Glen Spey 22 Year Old 1995 (batch 18/024) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£119.76 vs £120)
  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 15 years)

Cons

  • 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 Glen?

Glen Spey 22 Year Old 1995 (batch 18/024) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanilla

Only Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela

SherriedDried FruitOld Wood

Only Glen Spey 22 Year Old 1995 (batch 18/024) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Malt ExtractToastedFresh Fruit

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