Balblair 35 Year Old 1966 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s

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

Balblair 35 Year Old 1966 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s
DistilleryBalblairLoch Lomond
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40.4%46%
Age35 yr15 yr
Price£124.95£99.95
Rating5.00/5

Balblair 35 Year Old 1966 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness73/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value50/100

Balblair 35 Year Old 1966 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s is better value at £100 vs £125.

For beginners: Balblair 35 Year Old 1966 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Balblair 35 Year Old 1966 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (35 vs 15 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£124.95 vs £99.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£99.95 vs £124.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Balblair?

Balblair 35 Year Old 1966 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 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 Inchmurrin?

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Balblair 35 Year Old 1966 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Old WoodLeatherySherriedTobacco

Only Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s

VanillaToastedMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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