Benriach 16 Year Old - Duthies (WM Cadenhead) vs Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benriach 16 Year Old - Duthies (WM Cadenhead)
Benriach
£46
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Balblair
★ 5.00
£60
| Benriach 16 Year Old - Duthies (WM Cadenhead) | Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Balblair |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 53.7% |
| Age | 16 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £46.33 | £60.45 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benriach 16 Year Old - Duthies (WM Cadenhead)
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Benriach 16 Year Old - Duthies (WM Cadenhead)
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Quick verdict
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Benriach 16 Year Old - Duthies (WM Cadenhead) is better value at £46 vs £60.
For beginners: Benriach 16 Year Old - Duthies (WM Cadenhead) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Benriach 16 Year Old - Duthies (WM Cadenhead)
Pros
- +More affordable (£46.33 vs £60.45)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 16 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£60.45 vs £46.33)
Who should buy Benriach?
Benriach 16 Year Old - Duthies (WM Cadenhead) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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
Only Benriach 16 Year Old - Duthies (WM Cadenhead)
Only Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)