Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) vs Inchgower 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 806198) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Balblair
★ 5.00
£60
Inchgower 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 806198) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Inchgower
£97
| Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) | Inchgower 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 806198) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balblair | Inchgower |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.7% | 54% |
| Age | 20 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £60.45 | £97.43 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Inchgower 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 806198) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Inchgower 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 806198) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
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 £97.
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 £97.43)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.7%) — may need water
Inchgower 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 806198) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£97.43 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 Inchgower?
Inchgower 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 806198) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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
Only Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Only Inchgower 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 806198) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Where to buy
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Inchgower 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 806198) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange