Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela vs Arran 2010 / 15 Year Old / Cask 1772 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Island Whisky

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

Bladnoch 15 Year Old - AdelaArran 2010 / 15 Year Old / Cask 1772 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Island Whisky
DistilleryBladnochArran
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV46.7%40%
Age15 yrNAS
Price£120£115
Rating5.00/5

Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela

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

Arran 2010 / 15 Year Old / Cask 1772 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Island Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Arran 2010 / 15 Year Old / Cask 1772 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Island Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Arran 2010 / 15 Year Old / Cask 1772 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Island Whisky is better value at £115 vs £120.

For beginners: Arran 2010 / 15 Year Old / Cask 1772 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Island Whisky is more approachable (85/100 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 £115)

Arran 2010 / 15 Year Old / Cask 1772 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Island Whisky

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£115 vs £120)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Arran?

Arran 2010 / 15 Year Old / Cask 1772 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Island Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanilla

Only Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela

SherriedDried FruitOld Wood

Only Arran 2010 / 15 Year Old / Cask 1772 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Island Whisky

Fresh FruitCitricNew Wood

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