Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) vs That Boutique-y Whisky Company Premium Scotch Whisky Collection Gift Set (4 x 5cl)

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

Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)That Boutique-y Whisky Company Premium Scotch Whisky Collection Gift Set (4 x 5cl)
DistilleryBalblairThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV53.7%48.9%
Age20 yrNAS
Price£60.45£49.95
Rating5.00/5

Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)

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

That Boutique-y Whisky Company Premium Scotch Whisky Collection Gift Set (4 x 5cl)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

That Boutique-y Whisky Company Premium Scotch Whisky Collection Gift Set (4 x 5cl)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

That Boutique-y Whisky Company Premium Scotch Whisky Collection Gift Set (4 x 5cl) 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (53.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£60.45 vs £49.95)

That Boutique-y Whisky Company Premium Scotch Whisky Collection Gift Set (4 x 5cl)

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 That?

That Boutique-y Whisky Company Premium Scotch Whisky Collection Gift Set (4 x 5cl) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedHoneyOld Wood

Only Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)

Dried FruitChocolate

Only That Boutique-y Whisky Company Premium Scotch Whisky Collection Gift Set (4 x 5cl)

VanillaToastedNutty

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