Bladnoch 23 Year Old 1990 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bladnoch 23 Year Old 1990 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Bladnoch
£136
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Cardhu
★ 5.00
£84
| Bladnoch 23 Year Old 1990 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bladnoch | Cardhu |
| Region | Lowland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.6% | 56% |
| Age | 23 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £135.69 | £83.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bladnoch 23 Year Old 1990 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Bladnoch 23 Year Old 1990 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Quick verdict
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) is better value at £84 vs £136.
For beginners: Bladnoch 23 Year Old 1990 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Bladnoch 23 Year Old 1990 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 11 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£135.69 vs £83.9)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£83.9 vs £135.69)
Cons
- −High ABV (56%) — may need water
Who should buy Bladnoch?
Bladnoch 23 Year Old 1990 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
Who should buy Cardhu?
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) 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.
Tasting notes
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