Aberlour 2000 (bottled 2015) (cask 15050) - 46 Range (Malts of Scotland) vs Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aberlour 2000 (bottled 2015) (cask 15050) - 46 Range (Malts of Scotland)
Aberlour
£68
Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017)
Balblair
★ 5.00
£68
| Aberlour 2000 (bottled 2015) (cask 15050) - 46 Range (Malts of Scotland) | Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aberlour | Balblair |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 15 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £67.5 | £68.12 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aberlour 2000 (bottled 2015) (cask 15050) - 46 Range (Malts of Scotland)
Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017)
Aberlour 2000 (bottled 2015) (cask 15050) - 46 Range (Malts of Scotland)
Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017)
Quick verdict
Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Aberlour 2000 (bottled 2015) (cask 15050) - 46 Range (Malts of Scotland) is better value at £68 vs £68.
For beginners: Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Aberlour 2000 (bottled 2015) (cask 15050) - 46 Range (Malts of Scotland)
Pros
- +More affordable (£67.5 vs £68.12)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£68.12 vs £67.5)
Who should buy Aberlour?
Aberlour 2000 (bottled 2015) (cask 15050) - 46 Range (Malts of Scotland) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Who should buy Balblair?
Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017) 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
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Where to buy
Aberlour 2000 (bottled 2015) (cask 15050) - 46 Range (Malts of Scotland)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange