Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) vs Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2014 - 100 Proof Edition #39 (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Balblair
★ 5.00
£60
Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2014 - 100 Proof Edition #39 (Signatory)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£48
| Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) | Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2014 - 100 Proof Edition #39 (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balblair | Craigellachie |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.7% | 57.1% |
| Age | 20 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £60.45 | £47.75 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2014 - 100 Proof Edition #39 (Signatory)
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2014 - 100 Proof Edition #39 (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2014 - 100 Proof Edition #39 (Signatory) is better value at £48 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
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 10 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£60.45 vs £47.75)
Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2014 - 100 Proof Edition #39 (Signatory)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£47.75 vs £60.45)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
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 Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2014 - 100 Proof Edition #39 (Signatory) 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 Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2014 - 100 Proof Edition #39 (Signatory)