Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017) vs Cameronbridge 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 11207) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

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

Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017)Cameronbridge 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 11207) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryBalblairCameron Bridge
RegionHighlandLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV46%54.9%
Age17 yr24 yr
Price£68.12£61.41
Rating5.00/5

Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner80/100
Value73/100

Cameronbridge 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 11207) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Cameronbridge 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 11207) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Cameronbridge 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 11207) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) is better value at £61 vs £68.

For beginners: Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£68.12 vs £61.41)

Cameronbridge 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 11207) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£61.41 vs £68.12)
  • +Longer maturation (24 vs 17 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Cameronbridge?

Cameronbridge 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 11207) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) 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

VanillaHoney

Only Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017)

SherriedToasted

Only Cameronbridge 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 11207) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

Old WoodMalt ExtractNutty

Where to buy

Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017)

Cameronbridge 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 11207) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

Explore more