Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) vs Florida Secrete / 14 Year Old / Compagnie des Indes
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Balblair
★ 5.00
£60
Florida Secrete / 14 Year Old / Compagnie des Indes
Compagnie des Indes
£50
| Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) | Florida Secrete / 14 Year Old / Compagnie des Indes | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balblair | Compagnie des Indes |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 53.7% | 40% |
| Age | 20 yr | NAS |
| Price | £60.45 | £49.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Florida Secrete / 14 Year Old / Compagnie des Indes
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Florida Secrete / 14 Year Old / Compagnie des Indes
Quick verdict
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Florida Secrete / 14 Year Old / Compagnie des Indes is better value at £50 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£60.45 vs £49.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Florida Secrete / 14 Year Old / Compagnie des Indes
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£49.95 vs £60.45)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 Florida?
Florida Secrete / 14 Year Old / Compagnie des Indes suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
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Only Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Only Florida Secrete / 14 Year Old / Compagnie des Indes