Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) vs Glen Moray Madeira Cask Project
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) | Glen Moray Madeira Cask Project | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balblair | Glen Moray |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.7% | 46.3% |
| Age | 20 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £60.45 | £64.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Glen Moray Madeira Cask Project
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Glen Moray Madeira Cask Project
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 £65.
For beginners: Glen Moray Madeira Cask Project is more approachable (75/100 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 £64.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.7%) — may need water
Glen Moray Madeira Cask Project
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£64.95 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 Glen?
Glen Moray Madeira Cask Project 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
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Only Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
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Where to buy
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Glen Moray Madeira Cask Project
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange