Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release vs Glengoyne 35 Year Old In Decanter
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release
Bladnoch
★ 5.00
£4995
Glengoyne 35 Year Old In Decanter
Glengoyne
£4350
| Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release | Glengoyne 35 Year Old In Decanter | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bladnoch | Glengoyne |
| Region | Lowland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 41.2% | 46.8% |
| Age | 29 yr | 35 yr |
| Price | £4995 | £4350 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release
Glengoyne 35 Year Old In Decanter
Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release
Glengoyne 35 Year Old In Decanter
Quick verdict
Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glengoyne 35 Year Old In Decanter is better value at £4350 vs £4995.
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
- −More expensive (£4995 vs £4350)
Glengoyne 35 Year Old In Decanter
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£4350 vs £4995)
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 29 years)
Cons
- −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 Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 35 Year Old In Decanter 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 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release
Only Glengoyne 35 Year Old In Decanter