Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela vs New Zealand 21 Year Old 1990
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela
Bladnoch
★ 5.00
£120
New Zealand 21 Year Old 1990
The New Zealand Whisky Company
£113
| Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela | New Zealand 21 Year Old 1990 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bladnoch | The New Zealand Whisky Company |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | New Zealand |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46.7% | 61.7% |
| Age | 15 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £120 | £113.42 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela
New Zealand 21 Year Old 1990
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela
New Zealand 21 Year Old 1990
Quick verdict
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
New Zealand 21 Year Old 1990 is better value at £113 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 £113.42)
New Zealand 21 Year Old 1990
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£113.42 vs £120)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 15 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (61.7%) — 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 New?
New Zealand 21 Year Old 1990 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 Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela
Only New Zealand 21 Year Old 1990