Aberlour 21 Year Old 1992 (cask 10436) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aberlour 21 Year Old 1992 (cask 10436) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Aberlour
£99
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Balblair
★ 5.00
£60
| Aberlour 21 Year Old 1992 (cask 10436) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aberlour | Balblair |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.5% | 53.7% |
| Age | 21 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £99.39 | £60.45 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aberlour 21 Year Old 1992 (cask 10436) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Aberlour 21 Year Old 1992 (cask 10436) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Quick verdict
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) is better value at £60 vs £99.
For beginners: Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Aberlour 21 Year Old 1992 (cask 10436) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£99.39 vs £60.45)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 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)
- +More affordable (£60.45 vs £99.39)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.7%) — may need water
Who should buy Aberlour?
Aberlour 21 Year Old 1992 (cask 10436) - Old Particular (Douglas 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 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
Both taste of
Only Aberlour 21 Year Old 1992 (cask 10436) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Where to buy
Aberlour 21 Year Old 1992 (cask 10436) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange