Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release vs The Last Drop 20 Year Old Japanese Blended Malt Whisky

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

Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial ReleaseThe Last Drop 20 Year Old Japanese Blended Malt Whisky
DistilleryBladnochThe Last Drop
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV41.2%60%
Age29 yr20 yr
Price£4995£4300
Rating5.00/5

Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release

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

The Last Drop 20 Year Old Japanese Blended Malt Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness78/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Last Drop 20 Year Old Japanese Blended Malt Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

The Last Drop 20 Year Old Japanese Blended Malt Whisky is better value at £4300 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 £4300)

The Last Drop 20 Year Old Japanese Blended Malt Whisky

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£4300 vs £4995)

Cons

  • High ABV (60%) — may need water
  • 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 The?

The Last Drop 20 Year Old Japanese Blended Malt Whisky 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

SherriedOld WoodHoney

Only Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release

Cooked FruitChocolate

Only The Last Drop 20 Year Old Japanese Blended Malt Whisky

Vanilla

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