Tomintoul 13 Year Old Sherry Cask #OS5 vs Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Tomintoul 13 Year Old Sherry Cask #OS5Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryTomintoulTobermory
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV59.2%51.7%
Age14 yr18 yr
Price£95.7£89.95
Rating5.00/5

Tomintoul 13 Year Old Sherry Cask #OS5

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

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

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

Tomintoul 13 Year Old Sherry Cask #OS5

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £90 vs £96.

For beginners: Tomintoul 13 Year Old Sherry Cask #OS5 is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

Tomintoul 13 Year Old Sherry Cask #OS5

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (59.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£95.7 vs £89.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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)
  • +More affordable (£89.95 vs £95.7)

Cons

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

Who should buy Tomintoul?

Tomintoul 13 Year Old Sherry Cask #OS5 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 Tomintoul 13 Year Old Sherry Cask #OS5

SherriedChocolateDried FruitToastedOld Wood

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

SmokeyLeatheryMedicinalOily

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