Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) vs Aberlour 19 Year Old 1990 Cask 101774 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Balblair
★ 5.00
£60
Aberlour 19 Year Old 1990 Cask 101774 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Aberlour
★ 4.00
£51
| Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) | Aberlour 19 Year Old 1990 Cask 101774 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balblair | Aberlour |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.7% | 54.8% |
| Age | 20 yr | 19 yr |
| Price | £60.45 | £51.45 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Aberlour 19 Year Old 1990 Cask 101774 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Aberlour 19 Year Old 1990 Cask 101774 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Aberlour 19 Year Old 1990 Cask 101774 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £51 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 19 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£60.45 vs £51.45)
Aberlour 19 Year Old 1990 Cask 101774 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£51.45 vs £60.45)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 Aberlour?
Aberlour 19 Year Old 1990 Cask 101774 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 Aberlour 19 Year Old 1990 Cask 101774 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Where to buy
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Aberlour 19 Year Old 1990 Cask 101774 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange