Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) vs Glenfiddich Project XX / Experimental Series Speyside Whisky

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

Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)Glenfiddich Project XX / Experimental Series Speyside Whisky
DistilleryBalblairGlenfiddich
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV53.7%40%
Age20 yrNAS
Price£60.45£46.25
Rating5.00/5

Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)

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

Glenfiddich Project XX / Experimental Series Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness67/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenfiddich Project XX / Experimental Series Speyside Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glenfiddich Project XX / Experimental Series Speyside Whisky is better value at £46 vs £60.

For beginners: Glenfiddich Project XX / Experimental Series Speyside Whisky is more approachable (90/100 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 £46.25)

Glenfiddich Project XX / Experimental Series Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£46.25 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 Glenfiddich?

Glenfiddich Project XX / Experimental Series Speyside Whisky 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

Both taste of

Sherried

Only Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)

Dried FruitChocolateHoneyOld Wood

Only Glenfiddich Project XX / Experimental Series Speyside Whisky

VanillaMalt Extract

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