Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) vs Graham's 20 Year Old Tawny Port

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

Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)Graham's 20 Year Old Tawny Port
DistilleryBalblairGrahams
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV53.7%40%
Age20 yrNAS
Price£60.45£43.5
Rating5.00/5

Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)

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

Graham's 20 Year Old Tawny Port

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Graham's 20 Year Old Tawny Port

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Graham's 20 Year Old Tawny Port is better value at £44 vs £60.

For beginners: Graham's 20 Year Old Tawny Port is more approachable (75/100 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 £43.5)

Graham's 20 Year Old Tawny Port

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£43.5 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 Graham's?

Graham's 20 Year Old Tawny Port suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)

ChocolateHoneyOld Wood

Only Graham's 20 Year Old Tawny Port

NuttyCitric

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