Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) vs Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2012 - Small Batch Edition #5 (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Balblair
★ 5.00
£60
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2012 - Small Batch Edition #5 (Signatory)
Craigellachie
£48
| Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) | Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2012 - Small Batch Edition #5 (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balblair | Craigellachie |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.7% | 48.2% |
| Age | 20 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £60.45 | £47.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2012 - Small Batch Edition #5 (Signatory)
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2012 - Small Batch Edition #5 (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2012 - Small Batch Edition #5 (Signatory) is better value at £48 vs £60.
For beginners: Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) is more approachable (65/100 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 11 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£60.45 vs £47.95)
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2012 - Small Batch Edition #5 (Signatory)
Pros
- +More affordable (£47.95 vs £60.45)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2012 - Small Batch Edition #5 (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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