Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 136) vs Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 136)
Bladnoch
£46
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Kilkerran
★ 5.00
£48
| Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 136) | Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bladnoch | Kilkerran |
| Region | Lowland | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.4% | 57.1% |
| Age | 20 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £45.95 | £47.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 136)
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 136)
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Quick verdict
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 136) is better value at £46 vs £48.
For beginners: Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 136) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 136)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£45.95 vs £47.95)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.4%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£47.95 vs £45.95)
Who should buy Bladnoch?
Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 136) 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 Kilkerran?
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%) 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
Only Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 136)
Only Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)