Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03) vs Belgrove 2016 (bottled 2023) (cask 170216) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
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
Belgrove 2016 (bottled 2023) (cask 170216) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Belgrove Distillery
£122
| Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03) | Belgrove 2016 (bottled 2023) (cask 170216) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire | Belgrove Distillery |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Australia |
| Type | Single Malt | Rye |
| ABV | 54.7% | 61.1% |
| Age | 18 yr | NAS |
| Price | £99.95 | £121.88 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Belgrove 2016 (bottled 2023) (cask 170216) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Belgrove 2016 (bottled 2023) (cask 170216) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Quick verdict
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03) is better value at £100 vs £122.
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)
- +More affordable (£99.95 vs £121.88)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
Belgrove 2016 (bottled 2023) (cask 170216) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (61.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£121.88 vs £99.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 Belgrove?
Belgrove 2016 (bottled 2023) (cask 170216) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd) 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
Both taste of
Only Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Only Belgrove 2016 (bottled 2023) (cask 170216) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd)