Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela vs Inchmurrin 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 1) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

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

Bladnoch 15 Year Old - AdelaInchmurrin 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 1) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryBladnochLoch Lomond
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46.7%52.8%
Age15 yr22 yr
Price£120£156.79
Rating5.00/5

Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela

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

Inchmurrin 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 1) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchmurrin 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 1) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £157.

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

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Inchmurrin 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 1) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 15 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£156.79 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 Inchmurrin?

Inchmurrin 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 1) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanilla

Only Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela

SherriedDried FruitOld Wood

Only Inchmurrin 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 1) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Malt ExtractToastedNutty

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