Bladnoch 28 Year Old 1990 - North Star Spirits vs Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s

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

Bladnoch 28 Year Old 1990 - North Star SpiritsInchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s
DistilleryBladnochLoch Lomond
RegionLowlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51.2%46%
Age28 yr15 yr
Price£155.95£99.95
Rating5.00/5

Bladnoch 28 Year Old 1990 - North Star Spirits

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value50/100

Bladnoch 28 Year Old 1990 - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s is better value at £100 vs £156.

For beginners: Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Bladnoch 28 Year Old 1990 - North Star Spirits

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (28 vs 15 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (51.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£155.95 vs £99.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£99.95 vs £155.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Bladnoch?

Bladnoch 28 Year Old 1990 - North Star Spirits 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 Inchmurrin?

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s 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

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh Fruit

Only Bladnoch 28 Year Old 1990 - North Star Spirits

Old Wood

Only Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s

VanillaToasted

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