Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) vs Glen Grant 15 Year Old - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Balblair
★ 5.00
£60
Glen Grant 15 Year Old - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Glen Grant
£48
| Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) | Glen Grant 15 Year Old - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balblair | Glen Grant |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.7% | 46% |
| Age | 20 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £60.45 | £47.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Glen Grant 15 Year Old - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Glen Grant 15 Year Old - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Quick verdict
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Grant 15 Year Old - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) 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 15 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£60.45 vs £47.5)
Glen Grant 15 Year Old - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Pros
- +More affordable (£47.5 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 Glen?
Glen Grant 15 Year Old - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Only Glen Grant 15 Year Old - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)