Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) vs Elijah Craig Small Batch Ryder Cup Commemorative Edition
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Balblair
★ 5.00
£60
Elijah Craig Small Batch Ryder Cup Commemorative Edition
Elijah Craig
★ 3.50
£44
| Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) | Elijah Craig Small Batch Ryder Cup Commemorative Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balblair | Elijah Craig |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 53.7% | 47% |
| Age | 20 yr | NAS |
| Price | £60.45 | £43.9 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 3.50/5 |
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Elijah Craig Small Batch Ryder Cup Commemorative Edition
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Elijah Craig Small Batch Ryder Cup Commemorative Edition
Quick verdict
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.50).
Elijah Craig Small Batch Ryder Cup Commemorative Edition is better value at £44 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)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£60.45 vs £43.9)
Elijah Craig Small Batch Ryder Cup Commemorative Edition
Pros
- +More affordable (£43.9 vs £60.45)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.5 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 Elijah?
Elijah Craig Small Batch Ryder Cup Commemorative Edition suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Only Elijah Craig Small Batch Ryder Cup Commemorative Edition