Secret Lowland 10 Year Old 2014 (cask 20085) Fanatical About Flavour Cask Strength - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Secret Lowland 10 Year Old 2014 (cask 20085) Fanatical About Flavour Cask Strength - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Douglas Laing
£79
Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£90
| Secret Lowland 10 Year Old 2014 (cask 20085) Fanatical About Flavour Cask Strength - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Douglas Laing | Tobermory |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59.9% | 51.7% |
| Age | 10 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £78.95 | £89.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Secret Lowland 10 Year Old 2014 (cask 20085) Fanatical About Flavour Cask Strength - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Secret Lowland 10 Year Old 2014 (cask 20085) Fanatical About Flavour Cask Strength - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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).
Secret Lowland 10 Year Old 2014 (cask 20085) Fanatical About Flavour Cask Strength - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £79 vs £90.
For beginners: Secret Lowland 10 Year Old 2014 (cask 20085) Fanatical About Flavour Cask Strength - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Secret Lowland 10 Year Old 2014 (cask 20085) Fanatical About Flavour Cask Strength - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£78.95 vs £89.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (59.9%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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)
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£89.95 vs £78.95)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Secret?
Secret Lowland 10 Year Old 2014 (cask 20085) Fanatical About Flavour Cask Strength - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 Secret Lowland 10 Year Old 2014 (cask 20085) Fanatical About Flavour Cask Strength - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)