Aberlour 19 Year Old 1990 Cask 101774 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aberlour 19 Year Old 1990 Cask 101774 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Aberlour
★ 4.00
£51
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Balblair
★ 5.00
£60
| Aberlour 19 Year Old 1990 Cask 101774 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aberlour | Balblair |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.8% | 53.7% |
| Age | 19 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £51.45 | £60.45 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Aberlour 19 Year Old 1990 Cask 101774 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Aberlour 19 Year Old 1990 Cask 101774 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Quick verdict
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Aberlour 19 Year Old 1990 Cask 101774 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £51 vs £60.
For beginners: Aberlour 19 Year Old 1990 Cask 101774 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Aberlour 19 Year Old 1990 Cask 101774 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£51.45 vs £60.45)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 19 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£60.45 vs £51.45)
Who should buy Aberlour?
Aberlour 19 Year Old 1990 Cask 101774 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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.
Who should buy Balblair?
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) 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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Only Aberlour 19 Year Old 1990 Cask 101774 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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Where to buy
Aberlour 19 Year Old 1990 Cask 101774 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange