Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) vs Tomatin 9 Year Old 2007 (casks 4920, 4921 & 4922) - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Balblair
★ 5.00
£60
Tomatin 9 Year Old 2007 (casks 4920, 4921 & 4922) - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail)
Tomatin
£52
| Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) | Tomatin 9 Year Old 2007 (casks 4920, 4921 & 4922) - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balblair | Tomatin |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.7% | 58.5% |
| Age | 20 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £60.45 | £51.83 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Tomatin 9 Year Old 2007 (casks 4920, 4921 & 4922) - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail)
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Tomatin 9 Year Old 2007 (casks 4920, 4921 & 4922) - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tomatin 9 Year Old 2007 (casks 4920, 4921 & 4922) - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £52 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 9 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£60.45 vs £51.83)
Tomatin 9 Year Old 2007 (casks 4920, 4921 & 4922) - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +More affordable (£51.83 vs £60.45)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.5%) — may need water
- −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 9 Year Old 2007 (casks 4920, 4921 & 4922) - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Only Tomatin 9 Year Old 2007 (casks 4920, 4921 & 4922) - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail)