Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release vs Clynelish 12 Year Old / Bot.1960s Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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

Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial ReleaseClynelish 12 Year Old / Bot.1960s Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
DistilleryBladnochClynelish
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV41.2%40%
Age29 yrNAS
Price£4995£6500
Rating5.00/5

Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner85/100
Value1/100

Clynelish 12 Year Old / Bot.1960s Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Clynelish 12 Year Old / Bot.1960s Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release is better value at £4995 vs £6500.

For beginners: Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Clynelish 12 Year Old / Bot.1960s Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£6500 vs £4995)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Bladnoch?

Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release 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 Clynelish?

Clynelish 12 Year Old / Bot.1960s Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release

SherriedOld WoodCooked FruitChocolate

Only Clynelish 12 Year Old / Bot.1960s Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Malt ExtractVegetativeSmokey

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