Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) vs Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Marsala Cask Finished - Straight from the Cask (57.1%)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Balblair
★ 5.00
£60
Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Marsala Cask Finished - Straight from the Cask (57.1%)
Edradour
£51
| Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) | Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Marsala Cask Finished - Straight from the Cask (57.1%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balblair | Edradour |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.7% | 57.1% |
| Age | 20 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £60.45 | £50.63 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Marsala Cask Finished - Straight from the Cask (57.1%)
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Marsala Cask Finished - Straight from the Cask (57.1%)
Quick verdict
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Marsala Cask Finished - Straight from the Cask (57.1%) is better value at £51 vs £60.
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)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 11 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£60.45 vs £50.63)
Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Marsala Cask Finished - Straight from the Cask (57.1%)
Pros
- +More affordable (£50.63 vs £60.45)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −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 Edradour?
Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Marsala Cask Finished - Straight from the Cask (57.1%) 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
Only Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Only Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Marsala Cask Finished - Straight from the Cask (57.1%)