Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) vs Aberlour 20 Year Old 1992 (The Whisky Club)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Balblair
★ 5.00
£60
Aberlour 20 Year Old 1992 (The Whisky Club)
Aberlour
£63
| Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) | Aberlour 20 Year Old 1992 (The Whisky Club) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balblair | Aberlour |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.7% | 56.3% |
| Age | 20 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £60.45 | £62.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Aberlour 20 Year Old 1992 (The Whisky Club)
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Aberlour 20 Year Old 1992 (The Whisky Club)
Quick verdict
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) is better value at £60 vs £63.
For beginners: Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£60.45 vs £62.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.7%) — may need water
Aberlour 20 Year Old 1992 (The Whisky Club)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (56.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£62.95 vs £60.45)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Aberlour?
Aberlour 20 Year Old 1992 (The Whisky Club) 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 Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Only Aberlour 20 Year Old 1992 (The Whisky Club)
Where to buy
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Aberlour 20 Year Old 1992 (The Whisky Club)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange