Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release vs Glenfiddich 40 Year Old - Rare Collection (Release Number 17)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release
Bladnoch
★ 5.00
£4995
Glenfiddich 40 Year Old - Rare Collection (Release Number 17)
Glenfiddich
£4200
| Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release | Glenfiddich 40 Year Old - Rare Collection (Release Number 17) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bladnoch | Glenfiddich |
| Region | Lowland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 41.2% | 48.2% |
| Age | 29 yr | 40 yr |
| Price | £4995 | £4199.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release
Glenfiddich 40 Year Old - Rare Collection (Release Number 17)
Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release
Glenfiddich 40 Year Old - Rare Collection (Release Number 17)
Quick verdict
Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenfiddich 40 Year Old - Rare Collection (Release Number 17) is better value at £4200 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 £4199.95)
Glenfiddich 40 Year Old - Rare Collection (Release Number 17)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£4199.95 vs £4995)
- +Longer maturation (40 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 Glenfiddich?
Glenfiddich 40 Year Old - Rare Collection (Release Number 17) 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
Only Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release
Only Glenfiddich 40 Year Old - Rare Collection (Release Number 17)