Balblair 20 Year Old 1991 - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balblair 20 Year Old 1991 - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail)
Balblair
★ 5.00
£113
Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017)
Balblair
★ 5.00
£68
| Balblair 20 Year Old 1991 - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail) | Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balblair | Balblair |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 46% |
| Age | 20 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £113 | £68.12 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Balblair 20 Year Old 1991 - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail)
Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017)
Balblair 20 Year Old 1991 - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail)
Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017)
Quick verdict
Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017) is better value at £68 vs £113.
For beginners: Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Balblair 20 Year Old 1991 - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 17 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£113 vs £68.12)
Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£68.12 vs £113)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Balblair?
Balblair 20 Year Old 1991 - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Who should buy Balblair?
Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Balblair 20 Year Old 1991 - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail)
Only Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017)
Where to buy
Balblair 20 Year Old 1991 - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange