Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release vs Highland Park 35 Year Old John Goodwin

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

Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial ReleaseHighland Park 35 Year Old John Goodwin
DistilleryBladnochHighland Park
RegionLowlandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV41.2%40%
Age29 yr35 yr
Price£4995£4995
Rating5.00/5

Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release

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

Highland Park 35 Year Old John Goodwin

Smoke64/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Highland Park 35 Year Old John Goodwin

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Highland Park 35 Year Old John Goodwin is better value at £4995 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

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Highland Park 35 Year Old John Goodwin

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +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 Highland?

Highland Park 35 Year Old John Goodwin 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedOld WoodHoney

Only Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release

Cooked FruitChocolate

Only Highland Park 35 Year Old John Goodwin

SmokeyDried Fruit

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