Aberlour 6 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) vs Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aberlour 6 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Aberlour
★ 3.00
£80
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Balblair
★ 5.00
£60
| Aberlour 6 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) | Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aberlour | Balblair |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.7% | 53.7% |
| Age | 6 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £79.95 | £60.45 |
| Rating | 3.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Aberlour 6 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Aberlour 6 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Quick verdict
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) is better value at £60 vs £80.
For beginners: Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Aberlour 6 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£79.95 vs £60.45)
- −Lower community rating (3.0 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 £79.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.7%) — may need water
Who should buy Aberlour?
Aberlour 6 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) 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 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 6 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Only Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Where to buy
Aberlour 6 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange