17 Year Old Blended Malt - Notable Age Statements (Decadent Drinks) vs Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

17 Year Old Blended Malt - Notable Age Statements (Decadent Drinks)Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryDecadent DrinksTobermory
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV53%51.7%
Age17 yr18 yr
Price£97.5£89.95
Rating5.00/5

17 Year Old Blended Malt - Notable Age Statements (Decadent Drinks)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner35/100
Value56/100

17 Year Old Blended Malt - Notable Age Statements (Decadent Drinks)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £98.

For beginners: 17 Year Old Blended Malt - Notable Age Statements (Decadent Drinks) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

17 Year Old Blended Malt - Notable Age Statements (Decadent Drinks)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (53%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£97.5 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 £97.5)

Cons

  • High ABV (51.7%) — may need water
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Who should buy 17?

17 Year Old Blended Malt - Notable Age Statements (Decadent Drinks) 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 17 Year Old Blended Malt - Notable Age Statements (Decadent Drinks)

SherriedCooked FruitDried FruitHoneyChocolate

Only Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokeyLeatheryMedicinalOily

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