Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) vs Clynelish 16 Year Old 1995 (cask 12793) - Ibisco Decanter (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Balblair
★ 5.00
£60
Clynelish 16 Year Old 1995 (cask 12793) - Ibisco Decanter (Signatory)
Clynelish
£49
| Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) | Clynelish 16 Year Old 1995 (cask 12793) - Ibisco Decanter (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balblair | Clynelish |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.7% | 43% |
| Age | 20 yr | 16 yr |
| Price | £60.45 | £49.46 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Clynelish 16 Year Old 1995 (cask 12793) - Ibisco Decanter (Signatory)
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Clynelish 16 Year Old 1995 (cask 12793) - Ibisco Decanter (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Clynelish 16 Year Old 1995 (cask 12793) - Ibisco Decanter (Signatory) is better value at £49 vs £60.
For beginners: Clynelish 16 Year Old 1995 (cask 12793) - Ibisco Decanter (Signatory) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 16 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£60.45 vs £49.46)
Clynelish 16 Year Old 1995 (cask 12793) - Ibisco Decanter (Signatory)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£49.46 vs £60.45)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Clynelish?
Clynelish 16 Year Old 1995 (cask 12793) - Ibisco Decanter (Signatory) 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
Only Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Only Clynelish 16 Year Old 1995 (cask 12793) - Ibisco Decanter (Signatory)