Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) vs Glen Moray 10 Year Old 2008 (Adelphi)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)Glen Moray 10 Year Old 2008 (Adelphi)
DistilleryBalblairGlen Moray
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV53.7%59.4%
Age20 yr10 yr
Price£60.45£76.22
Rating5.00/5

Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner65/100
Value83/100

Glen Moray 10 Year Old 2008 (Adelphi)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Moray 10 Year Old 2008 (Adelphi)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) is better value at £60 vs £76.

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)
  • +More affordable (£60.45 vs £76.22)

Cons

  • High ABV (53.7%) — may need water

Glen Moray 10 Year Old 2008 (Adelphi)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (59.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£76.22 vs £60.45)
  • 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 Moray 10 Year Old 2008 (Adelphi) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)

SherriedDried FruitChocolateOld Wood

Only Glen Moray 10 Year Old 2008 (Adelphi)

Fresh FruitVanillaToastedMalt Extract

Where to buy

Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)

Glen Moray 10 Year Old 2008 (Adelphi)

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