Bladnoch 19 Year Old - Sheep Label vs Heaven's Door Straight Rye

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Bladnoch 19 Year Old - Sheep LabelHeaven's Door Straight Rye
DistilleryBladnochHeaven's Door
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV55%43%
Age19 yrNAS
Price£48.36£61.5
Rating5.00/5

Bladnoch 19 Year Old - Sheep Label

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Heaven's Door Straight Rye

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner75/100
Value81/100

Bladnoch 19 Year Old - Sheep Label

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Heaven's Door Straight Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Heaven's Door Straight Rye is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Bladnoch 19 Year Old - Sheep Label is better value at £48 vs £62.

For beginners: Heaven's Door Straight Rye is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Bladnoch 19 Year Old - Sheep Label

Pros

  • +More affordable (£48.36 vs £61.5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (55%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Heaven's Door Straight Rye

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 (£61.5 vs £48.36)

Who should buy Bladnoch?

Bladnoch 19 Year Old - Sheep Label 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.

Who should buy Heaven's?

Heaven's Door Straight Rye suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Nutty

Only Bladnoch 19 Year Old - Sheep Label

Hay-likeFresh FruitFragant

Only Heaven's Door Straight Rye

SherriedDried FruitVanilla

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