Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) vs Tomatin 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 14397) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Balblair
★ 5.00
£60
Tomatin 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 14397) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Tomatin
£46
| Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) | Tomatin 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 14397) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balblair | Tomatin |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.7% | 46% |
| Age | 20 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £60.45 | £46.31 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Tomatin 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 14397) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Tomatin 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 14397) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tomatin 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 14397) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £46 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 10 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£60.45 vs £46.31)
Tomatin 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 14397) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£46.31 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 Tomatin?
Tomatin 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 14397) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
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Only Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Only Tomatin 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 14397) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)