Fettercairn 21 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) (59.9%) vs Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Fettercairn 21 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) (59.9%)
Fettercairn
★ 5.00
£112
Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£90
| Fettercairn 21 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) (59.9%) | Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Fettercairn | Tobermory |
| Region | Highland | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59.9% | 51.7% |
| Age | 21 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £111.95 | £89.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Fettercairn 21 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) (59.9%)
Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Fettercairn 21 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) (59.9%)
Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £90 vs £112.
For beginners: Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Fettercairn 21 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) (59.9%)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 18 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (59.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£111.95 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 £111.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (51.7%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Fettercairn?
Fettercairn 21 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) (59.9%) 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 Fettercairn 21 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) (59.9%)
Only Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)