Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 5762) vs Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 5762)
Bladnoch
★ 4.00
£59
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Kilkerran
★ 5.00
£48
| Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 5762) | Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bladnoch | Kilkerran |
| Region | Lowland | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.5% | 57.1% |
| Age | 22 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £59.36 | £47.95 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 5762)
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 5762)
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Quick verdict
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%) is better value at £48 vs £59.
For beginners: Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 5762) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 5762)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£59.36 vs £47.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 affordable (£47.95 vs £59.36)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
Who should buy Bladnoch?
Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 5762) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 5762)
Only Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)