Balblair 35 Year Old 1966 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balblair 35 Year Old 1966 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Balblair
£125
Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice
Glengoyne
★ 5.00
£87
| Balblair 35 Year Old 1966 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balblair | Glengoyne |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40.4% | 57% |
| Age | 35 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £124.95 | £86.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Balblair 35 Year Old 1966 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice
Balblair 35 Year Old 1966 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice
Quick verdict
Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice is better value at £87 vs £125.
For beginners: Balblair 35 Year Old 1966 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Balblair 35 Year Old 1966 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£124.95 vs £86.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£86.95 vs £124.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
Who should buy Balblair?
Balblair 35 Year Old 1966 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 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 Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice 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
Only Balblair 35 Year Old 1966 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Only Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice