Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13763) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Balblair
★ 5.00
£60
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13763) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Linkwood
£51
| Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13763) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balblair | Linkwood |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.7% | 48.4% |
| Age | 20 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £60.45 | £50.56 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13763) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13763) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13763) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £51 vs £60.
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)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£60.45 vs £50.56)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13763) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£50.56 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 Linkwood?
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13763) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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