Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03) vs Auchentoshan 12 Year Old 2013 Cask Strength - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire
★ 5.00
£100
Auchentoshan 12 Year Old 2013 Cask Strength - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Auchentoshan
£93
| Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03) | Auchentoshan 12 Year Old 2013 Cask Strength - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire | Auchentoshan |
| Region | Islay | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.7% | 55.3% |
| Age | 18 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £99.95 | £92.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Auchentoshan 12 Year Old 2013 Cask Strength - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Auchentoshan 12 Year Old 2013 Cask Strength - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Auchentoshan 12 Year Old 2013 Cask Strength - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £93 vs £100.
For beginners: Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£99.95 vs £92.5)
Auchentoshan 12 Year Old 2013 Cask Strength - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£92.5 vs £99.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Seaweed?
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03) 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 Auchentoshan?
Auchentoshan 12 Year Old 2013 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.
Tasting notes
Only Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Only Auchentoshan 12 Year Old 2013 Cask Strength - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Auchentoshan 12 Year Old 2013 Cask Strength - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange