Linkwood 26 Year Old 1984 Cask 5269 (Adelphi) vs Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 26 Year Old 1984 Cask 5269 (Adelphi)
Linkwood
£105
Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£90
| Linkwood 26 Year Old 1984 Cask 5269 (Adelphi) | Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Tobermory |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.2% | 51.7% |
| Age | 26 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £104.95 | £89.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 26 Year Old 1984 Cask 5269 (Adelphi)
Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Linkwood 26 Year Old 1984 Cask 5269 (Adelphi)
Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £90 vs £105.
For beginners: Linkwood 26 Year Old 1984 Cask 5269 (Adelphi) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 26 Year Old 1984 Cask 5269 (Adelphi)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 18 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£104.95 vs £89.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£89.95 vs £104.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.7%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 26 Year Old 1984 Cask 5269 (Adelphi) 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 Ledaig?
Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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
Only Linkwood 26 Year Old 1984 Cask 5269 (Adelphi)
Only Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)