Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) vs Invergordon 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 5247849) Palo Cortado Finish - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Balblair
★ 5.00
£60
Invergordon 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 5247849) Palo Cortado Finish - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Invergordon
£52
| Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) | Invergordon 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 5247849) Palo Cortado Finish - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balblair | Invergordon |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 53.7% | 55.6% |
| Age | 20 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £60.45 | £51.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Invergordon 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 5247849) Palo Cortado Finish - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Invergordon 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 5247849) Palo Cortado Finish - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Quick verdict
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Invergordon 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 5247849) Palo Cortado Finish - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £52 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 14 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£60.45 vs £51.5)
Invergordon 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 5247849) Palo Cortado Finish - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£51.5 vs £60.45)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.6%) — 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 Invergordon?
Invergordon 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 5247849) Palo Cortado Finish - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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 Invergordon 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 5247849) Palo Cortado Finish - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)