Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) vs Tamdhu 8 Year Old 2012 (cask 14665) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Balblair
★ 5.00
£60
Tamdhu 8 Year Old 2012 (cask 14665) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Tamdhu
£49
| Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) | Tamdhu 8 Year Old 2012 (cask 14665) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balblair | Tamdhu |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.7% | 46% |
| Age | 20 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £60.45 | £48.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Tamdhu 8 Year Old 2012 (cask 14665) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Tamdhu 8 Year Old 2012 (cask 14665) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tamdhu 8 Year Old 2012 (cask 14665) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £49 vs £60.
For beginners: Tamdhu 8 Year Old 2012 (cask 14665) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (80/100 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 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£60.45 vs £48.95)
Tamdhu 8 Year Old 2012 (cask 14665) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£48.95 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 Tamdhu?
Tamdhu 8 Year Old 2012 (cask 14665) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) 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 Tamdhu 8 Year Old 2012 (cask 14665) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)