Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) vs GlenAllachie 10 Year Old 2012 - Cuvée Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Balblair
★ 5.00
£60
GlenAllachie 10 Year Old 2012 - Cuvée Cask Finish
GlenAllachie
£50
| Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) | GlenAllachie 10 Year Old 2012 - Cuvée Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balblair | GlenAllachie |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.7% | 48% |
| Age | 20 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £60.45 | £49.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
GlenAllachie 10 Year Old 2012 - Cuvée Cask Finish
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
GlenAllachie 10 Year Old 2012 - Cuvée Cask Finish
Quick verdict
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
GlenAllachie 10 Year Old 2012 - Cuvée Cask Finish is better value at £50 vs £60.
For beginners: GlenAllachie 10 Year Old 2012 - Cuvée Cask Finish is more approachable (75/100 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 £49.95)
GlenAllachie 10 Year Old 2012 - Cuvée Cask Finish
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£49.95 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 GlenAllachie?
GlenAllachie 10 Year Old 2012 - Cuvée Cask Finish 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 GlenAllachie 10 Year Old 2012 - Cuvée Cask Finish