Benrinnes 27 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) vs Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 27 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Benrinnes
£196
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela
Bladnoch
★ 5.00
£120
| Benrinnes 27 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) | Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Bladnoch |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.9% | 46.7% |
| Age | 27 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £196.02 | £120 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 27 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela
Benrinnes 27 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela
Quick verdict
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela is better value at £120 vs £196.
For beginners: Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 27 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (27 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£196.02 vs £120)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 27 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Who should buy Bladnoch?
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Benrinnes 27 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Only Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela