The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 vs Balblair 10 Year Old - 1990s

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

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1Balblair 10 Year Old - 1990s
DistilleryThe Oxford Artisan DistilleryBalblair
RegionHighland
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV46.3%40%
AgeNAS10 yr
Price£95£120
Rating5.00/5

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

Smoke0/100
Sweetness52/100
Beginner60/100
Value53/100

Balblair 10 Year Old - 1990s

Smoke64/100
Sweetness37/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Balblair 10 Year Old - 1990s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 is better value at £95 vs £120.

For beginners: The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£95 vs £120)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Balblair 10 Year Old - 1990s

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£120 vs £95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy The?

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.

Who should buy Balblair?

Balblair 10 Year Old - 1990s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

Fresh FruitHoneyVegetativeYeasty

Only Balblair 10 Year Old - 1990s

SmokeyMalt ExtractNutty

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