Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) vs Linkwood 16 Year Old 1999 (casks 6182 & 6183) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Balblair
★ 5.00
£60
Linkwood 16 Year Old 1999 (casks 6182 & 6183) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Linkwood
£46
| Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) | Linkwood 16 Year Old 1999 (casks 6182 & 6183) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balblair | Linkwood |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.7% | 46% |
| Age | 20 yr | 16 yr |
| Price | £60.45 | £46.35 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Linkwood 16 Year Old 1999 (casks 6182 & 6183) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Linkwood 16 Year Old 1999 (casks 6182 & 6183) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Linkwood 16 Year Old 1999 (casks 6182 & 6183) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is better value at £46 vs £60.
For beginners: Linkwood 16 Year Old 1999 (casks 6182 & 6183) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is more approachable (80/100 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 16 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£60.45 vs £46.35)
Linkwood 16 Year Old 1999 (casks 6182 & 6183) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£46.35 vs £60.45)
Cons
- −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 Linkwood?
Linkwood 16 Year Old 1999 (casks 6182 & 6183) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) 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
Both taste of
Only Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Only Linkwood 16 Year Old 1999 (casks 6182 & 6183) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)