Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) vs Girvan 11 Year Old 2011 - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Balblair
★ 5.00
£60
Girvan 11 Year Old 2011 - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
Girvan
£47
| Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) | Girvan 11 Year Old 2011 - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balblair | Girvan |
| Region | Highland | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 53.7% | 46% |
| Age | 20 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £60.45 | £47 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Girvan 11 Year Old 2011 - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Girvan 11 Year Old 2011 - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
Quick verdict
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Girvan 11 Year Old 2011 - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) is better value at £47 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)
Girvan 11 Year Old 2011 - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +More affordable (£47 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 Girvan?
Girvan 11 Year Old 2011 - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
Tasting notes
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Only Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Only Girvan 11 Year Old 2011 - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)