Glengoyne 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 20293) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) vs Balcones True Blue Cask Strength
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glengoyne 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 20293) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Glengoyne
£112
Balcones True Blue Cask Strength
Balcones
★ 5.00
£102
| Glengoyne 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 20293) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) | Balcones True Blue Cask Strength | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glengoyne | Balcones |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Corn |
| ABV | 56.8% | 65.7% |
| Age | 17 yr | NAS |
| Price | £111.95 | £101.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glengoyne 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 20293) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Balcones True Blue Cask Strength
Glengoyne 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 20293) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Balcones True Blue Cask Strength
Quick verdict
Balcones True Blue Cask Strength is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Balcones True Blue Cask Strength is better value at £102 vs £112.
For beginners: Glengoyne 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 20293) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Glengoyne 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 20293) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (56.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£111.95 vs £101.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Balcones True Blue Cask Strength
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£101.95 vs £111.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65.7%) — may need water
Who should buy Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 20293) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Who should buy Balcones?
Balcones True Blue Cask Strength is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glengoyne 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 20293) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
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Where to buy
Glengoyne 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 20293) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Balcones True Blue Cask Strength
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange