Bladnoch 7 Year Old Lightly Peated vs The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

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

Bladnoch 7 Year Old Lightly PeatedThe Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)
DistilleryBladnochGlenturret
RegionLowlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV57%50%
Age7 yr10 yr
Price£37.95£48.42
Rating5.00/5

Bladnoch 7 Year Old Lightly Peated

Smoke68/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Bladnoch 7 Year Old Lightly Peated

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Bladnoch 7 Year Old Lightly Peated is better value at £38 vs £48.

For beginners: The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Bladnoch 7 Year Old Lightly Peated

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£37.95 vs £48.42)

Cons

  • High ABV (57%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£48.42 vs £37.95)

Who should buy Bladnoch?

Bladnoch 7 Year Old Lightly Peated 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.

Who should buy The?

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) 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

Smokey

Only Bladnoch 7 Year Old Lightly Peated

Fresh FruitHay-likeLeafyMedicinal

Only The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

ToastedHoneyVanilla

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