Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release vs Glengoyne 35 Year Old In Decanter

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial ReleaseGlengoyne 35 Year Old In Decanter
DistilleryBladnochGlengoyne
RegionLowlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV41.2%46.8%
Age29 yr35 yr
Price£4995£4350
Rating5.00/5

Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner85/100
Value1/100

Glengoyne 35 Year Old In Decanter

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glengoyne 35 Year Old In Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glengoyne 35 Year Old In Decanter is better value at £4350 vs £4995.

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

  • More expensive (£4995 vs £4350)

Glengoyne 35 Year Old In Decanter

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£4350 vs £4995)
  • +Longer maturation (35 vs 29 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 35 Year Old In Decanter 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

Both taste of

SherriedOld WoodHoneyChocolate

Only Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release

Cooked Fruit

Only Glengoyne 35 Year Old In Decanter

Dried Fruit

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