Teeling 14 Year Old - The Revival Volume III vs Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Teeling 14 Year Old - The Revival Volume IIILedaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryTeelingTobermory
RegionIsland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%51.7%
Age14 yr18 yr
Price£109.79£89.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Teeling 14 Year Old - The Revival Volume III

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner75/100
Value46/100

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

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

Teeling 14 Year Old - The Revival Volume III

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £90 vs £110.

For beginners: Teeling 14 Year Old - The Revival Volume III is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Teeling 14 Year Old - The Revival Volume III

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£109.79 vs £89.95)
  • 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
  • +More affordable (£89.95 vs £109.79)
  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 14 years)

Cons

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

Who should buy Teeling?

Teeling 14 Year Old - The Revival Volume III 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 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 Teeling 14 Year Old - The Revival Volume III

SherriedCooked FruitHoneyVanilla

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

SmokeyLeatheryMedicinalOily

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