Macduff 21 Year Old (Master of Malt Christmas Bottling) vs Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Macduff 21 Year Old (Master of Malt Christmas Bottling)
Macduff
★ 4.67
£100
Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£90
| Macduff 21 Year Old (Master of Malt Christmas Bottling) | Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Macduff | Tobermory |
| Region | Highland | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46.3% | 51.7% |
| Age | 21 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £99.95 | £89.95 |
| Rating | 4.67/5 | 5.00/5 |
Macduff 21 Year Old (Master of Malt Christmas Bottling)
Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Macduff 21 Year Old (Master of Malt Christmas Bottling)
Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.67).
Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £90 vs £100.
For beginners: Macduff 21 Year Old (Master of Malt Christmas Bottling) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Macduff 21 Year Old (Master of Malt Christmas Bottling)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 18 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£99.95 vs £89.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.7 vs 5.0)
- −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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£89.95 vs £99.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.7%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Macduff?
Macduff 21 Year Old (Master of Malt Christmas Bottling) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
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 Macduff 21 Year Old (Master of Malt Christmas Bottling)
Only Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)