Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela vs Jura 20 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela
Bladnoch
★ 5.00
£120
Jura 20 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Jura
£103
| Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela | Jura 20 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bladnoch | Jura |
| Region | Lowland | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46.7% | 48.8% |
| Age | 15 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £120 | £102.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela
Jura 20 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela
Jura 20 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Jura 20 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £103 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 £102.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Jura 20 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +More affordable (£102.95 vs £120)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
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 Jura?
Jura 20 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela
Only Jura 20 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)