Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release vs Midleton Very Rare Foret de Troncais / Edition 1 Blended Irish Whiskey

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

Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial ReleaseMidleton Very Rare Foret de Troncais / Edition 1 Blended Irish Whiskey
DistilleryBladnochMidleton
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle MaltIrish
ABV41.2%40%
Age29 yrNAS
Price£4995£4000
Rating5.00/5

Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release

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

Midleton Very Rare Foret de Troncais / Edition 1 Blended Irish Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Midleton Very Rare Foret de Troncais / Edition 1 Blended Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Midleton Very Rare Foret de Troncais / Edition 1 Blended Irish Whiskey is better value at £4000 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 £4000)

Midleton Very Rare Foret de Troncais / Edition 1 Blended Irish Whiskey

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£4000 vs £4995)

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 Midleton?

Midleton Very Rare Foret de Troncais / Edition 1 Blended Irish Whiskey 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

HoneyChocolate

Only Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release

SherriedOld WoodCooked Fruit

Only Midleton Very Rare Foret de Troncais / Edition 1 Blended Irish Whiskey

ToastedVanilla

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