Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release vs Bowmore 1969 / Vintage Label / Bot.1980s Islay Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release
Bladnoch
★ 5.00
£4995
Bowmore 1969 / Vintage Label / Bot.1980s Islay Whisky
Bowmore
£5000
| Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release | Bowmore 1969 / Vintage Label / Bot.1980s Islay Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bladnoch | Bowmore |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 41.2% | 40% |
| Age | 29 yr | NAS |
| Price | £4995 | £5000 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release
Bowmore 1969 / Vintage Label / Bot.1980s Islay Whisky
Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release
Bowmore 1969 / Vintage Label / Bot.1980s Islay Whisky
Quick verdict
Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release is better value at £4995 vs £5000.
For beginners: Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Bowmore 1969 / Vintage Label / Bot.1980s Islay Whisky
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£5000 vs £4995)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Bladnoch?
Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release 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.
Who should buy Bowmore?
Bowmore 1969 / Vintage Label / Bot.1980s Islay Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Only Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release
Only Bowmore 1969 / Vintage Label / Bot.1980s Islay Whisky