Balcones True Blue Cask Strength vs Irish Single Malt 22 Year Old 1991 - The Nectar Of The Daily Drams (Joint Bottling With La Maison Du Whisky)

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

Balcones True Blue Cask StrengthIrish Single Malt 22 Year Old 1991 - The Nectar Of The Daily Drams (Joint Bottling With La Maison Du Whisky)
DistilleryBalconesThe Nectar
Region
CountryAmericaBelgium
TypeCornSingle Malt
ABV65.7%46.6%
AgeNAS22 yr
Price£101.95£126.1
Rating5.00/5

Balcones True Blue Cask Strength

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner35/100
Value49/100

Irish Single Malt 22 Year Old 1991 - The Nectar Of The Daily Drams (Joint Bottling With La Maison Du Whisky)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Balcones True Blue Cask Strength

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Irish Single Malt 22 Year Old 1991 - The Nectar Of The Daily Drams (Joint Bottling With La Maison Du Whisky)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Balcones True Blue Cask Strength is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Balcones True Blue Cask Strength is better value at £102 vs £126.

For beginners: Irish Single Malt 22 Year Old 1991 - The Nectar Of The Daily Drams (Joint Bottling With La Maison Du Whisky) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Balcones True Blue Cask Strength

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£101.95 vs £126.1)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65.7%) — may need water

Irish Single Malt 22 Year Old 1991 - The Nectar Of The Daily Drams (Joint Bottling With La Maison Du Whisky)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£126.1 vs £101.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Balcones?

Balcones True Blue Cask Strength 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 Irish?

Irish Single Malt 22 Year Old 1991 - The Nectar Of The Daily Drams (Joint Bottling With La Maison Du Whisky) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Nutty

Only Balcones True Blue Cask Strength

Cooked MashToastedVanillaNew Wood

Only Irish Single Malt 22 Year Old 1991 - The Nectar Of The Daily Drams (Joint Bottling With La Maison Du Whisky)

Old WoodDried FruitSherried

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