Ballantine's 21 Year Old / Blue Ceramic Decanter Blended Scotch Whisky vs Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ballantine's 21 Year Old / Blue Ceramic Decanter Blended Scotch Whisky
Ballantine's
£250
Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)
Master of Malt
★ 5.00
£287
| Ballantine's 21 Year Old / Blue Ceramic Decanter Blended Scotch Whisky | Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ballantine's | Master of Malt |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | NAS | 40 yr |
| Price | £250 | £286.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ballantine's 21 Year Old / Blue Ceramic Decanter Blended Scotch Whisky
Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)
Ballantine's 21 Year Old / Blue Ceramic Decanter Blended Scotch Whisky
Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)
Quick verdict
Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Ballantine's 21 Year Old / Blue Ceramic Decanter Blended Scotch Whisky is better value at £250 vs £287.
For beginners: Ballantine's 21 Year Old / Blue Ceramic Decanter Blended Scotch Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Ballantine's 21 Year Old / Blue Ceramic Decanter Blended Scotch Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£250 vs £286.95)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£286.95 vs £250)
Who should buy Ballantine's?
Ballantine's 21 Year Old / Blue Ceramic Decanter Blended Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Who should buy Master?
Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) 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
Both taste of
Only Ballantine's 21 Year Old / Blue Ceramic Decanter Blended Scotch Whisky
Only Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)