AE Dor No.2 1889 Cognac vs Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release

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

AE Dor No.2 1889 CognacBladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release
DistilleryAE DorBladnoch
RegionLowland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%41.2%
AgeNAS29 yr
Price£6500£4995
Rating5.00/5

AE Dor No.2 1889 Cognac

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner85/100
Value1/100

AE Dor No.2 1889 Cognac

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release is better value at £4995 vs £6500.

For beginners: AE Dor No.2 1889 Cognac is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

AE Dor No.2 1889 Cognac

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£6500 vs £4995)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy AE?

AE Dor No.2 1889 Cognac 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.

Who should buy Bladnoch?

Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release 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

HoneyOld WoodSherried

Only AE Dor No.2 1889 Cognac

VanillaDried Fruit

Only Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release

Cooked FruitChocolate

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