Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release vs Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Single Cask “for the chaps at Master of Malt”
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release
Bladnoch
★ 5.00
£4995
Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Single Cask “for the chaps at Master of Malt”
Glenfarclas
★ 4.00
£3995
| Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release | Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Single Cask “for the chaps at Master of Malt” | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bladnoch | Glenfarclas |
| Region | Lowland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 41.2% | 50% |
| Age | 29 yr | 50 yr |
| Price | £4995 | £3995 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release
Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Single Cask “for the chaps at Master of Malt”
Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release
Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Single Cask “for the chaps at Master of Malt”
Quick verdict
Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Single Cask “for the chaps at Master of Malt” is better value at £3995 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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£4995 vs £3995)
Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Single Cask “for the chaps at Master of Malt”
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£3995 vs £4995)
- +Longer maturation (50 vs 29 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 Glenfarclas?
Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Single Cask “for the chaps at Master of Malt” 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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