Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) vs Orkney 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 4) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Balblair
★ 5.00
£60
Orkney 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 4) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Berry Bros. & Rudd
£50
| Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) | Orkney 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 4) - Berry Bros. & Rudd | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balblair | Berry Bros. & Rudd |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.7% | 46% |
| Age | 20 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £60.45 | £49.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Orkney 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 4) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Orkney 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 4) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Quick verdict
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Orkney 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 4) - Berry Bros. & Rudd is better value at £50 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 £49.95)
Orkney 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 4) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Pros
- +More affordable (£49.95 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 Orkney?
Orkney 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 4) - Berry Bros. & Rudd suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
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Only Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
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