Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela vs Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 12825) - The First Edition (Hunter Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela
Bladnoch
★ 5.00
£120
Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 12825) - The First Edition (Hunter Laing)
Glengoyne
£105
| Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela | Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 12825) - The First Edition (Hunter Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bladnoch | Glengoyne |
| Region | Lowland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46.7% | 60.4% |
| Age | 15 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £120 | £105.43 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela
Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 12825) - The First Edition (Hunter Laing)
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela
Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 12825) - The First Edition (Hunter Laing)
Quick verdict
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 12825) - The First Edition (Hunter Laing) is better value at £105 vs £120.
For beginners: Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
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
- −More expensive (£120 vs £105.43)
Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 12825) - The First Edition (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£105.43 vs £120)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (60.4%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 12825) - The First Edition (Hunter 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
Only Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela
Only Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 12825) - The First Edition (Hunter Laing)
Where to buy
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 12825) - The First Edition (Hunter Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange