Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) vs Girvan 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 37533) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Balblair
★ 5.00
£60
Girvan 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 37533) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Girvan
£49
| Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) | Girvan 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 37533) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balblair | Girvan |
| Region | Highland | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 53.7% | 46% |
| Age | 20 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £60.45 | £49.23 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Girvan 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 37533) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Girvan 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 37533) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Quick verdict
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Girvan 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 37533) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is better value at £49 vs £60.
For beginners: Girvan 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 37533) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£60.45 vs £49.23)
Girvan 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 37533) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£49.23 vs £60.45)
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 20 years)
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 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 37533) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) 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
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Only Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
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