Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) vs Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - The Lasanta (Pre 2022)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Balblair
★ 5.00
£60
Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - The Lasanta (Pre 2022)
Glenmorangie
£50
| Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) | Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - The Lasanta (Pre 2022) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balblair | Glenmorangie |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.7% | 43% |
| Age | 20 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £60.45 | £49.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - The Lasanta (Pre 2022)
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - The Lasanta (Pre 2022)
Quick verdict
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - The Lasanta (Pre 2022) is better value at £50 vs £60.
For beginners: Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - The Lasanta (Pre 2022) 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)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£60.45 vs £49.95)
Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - The Lasanta (Pre 2022)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£49.95 vs £60.45)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 Glenmorangie?
Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - The Lasanta (Pre 2022) 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
Only Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Only Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - The Lasanta (Pre 2022)