Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release vs Karuizawa 32 Year Old 1977 (cask 4592) - Noh Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release
Bladnoch
★ 5.00
£4995
Karuizawa 32 Year Old 1977 (cask 4592) - Noh Whisky
Karuizawa
★ 5.00
£6896
| Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release | Karuizawa 32 Year Old 1977 (cask 4592) - Noh Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bladnoch | Karuizawa |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 41.2% | 60.7% |
| Age | 29 yr | 32 yr |
| Price | £4995 | £6895.94 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release
Karuizawa 32 Year Old 1977 (cask 4592) - Noh Whisky
Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release
Karuizawa 32 Year Old 1977 (cask 4592) - Noh Whisky
Quick verdict
Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release is better value at £4995 vs £6896.
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
- +More affordable (£4995 vs £6895.94)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Karuizawa 32 Year Old 1977 (cask 4592) - Noh Whisky
Pros
- +Longer maturation (32 vs 29 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (60.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£6895.94 vs £4995)
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 Karuizawa?
Karuizawa 32 Year Old 1977 (cask 4592) - Noh Whisky 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
Both taste of
Only Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release
Only Karuizawa 32 Year Old 1977 (cask 4592) - Noh Whisky