Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) vs Fettercairn 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 1091)- Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Balblair
★ 5.00
£60
Fettercairn 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 1091)- Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Fettercairn
£50
| Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) | Fettercairn 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 1091)- Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balblair | Fettercairn |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.7% | 60.3% |
| Age | 20 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £60.45 | £49.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Fettercairn 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 1091)- Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Fettercairn 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 1091)- Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Quick verdict
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Fettercairn 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 1091)- Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) is better value at £50 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 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£60.45 vs £49.95)
Fettercairn 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 1091)- Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£49.95 vs £60.45)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (60.3%) — may need water
- −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 Fettercairn?
Fettercairn 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 1091)- Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) 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.
Tasting notes
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Only Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
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