Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) vs Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Balblair
★ 5.00
£60
Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch
Colonel EH Taylor
★ 4.56
£60
| Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) | Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balblair | Colonel EH Taylor |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 53.7% | 50% |
| Age | 20 yr | NAS |
| Price | £60.45 | £60 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.56/5 |
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch
Quick verdict
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.56).
Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch is better value at £60 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)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£60.45 vs £60)
Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch
Pros
- +More affordable (£60 vs £60.45)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.6 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 Colonel?
Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.
Tasting notes
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Where to buy
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange