Port Dundas 29 Year Old 1995 (cask 64936) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Port Dundas 29 Year Old 1995 (cask 64936) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryPort DundasTobermory
RegionLowlandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV57%51.7%
Age29 yr18 yr
Price£131.42£89.95
Rating5.00/5

Port Dundas 29 Year Old 1995 (cask 64936) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

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

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

Port Dundas 29 Year Old 1995 (cask 64936) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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 £131.

For beginners: Port Dundas 29 Year Old 1995 (cask 64936) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Port Dundas 29 Year Old 1995 (cask 64936) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (29 vs 18 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (57%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£131.42 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 £131.42)

Cons

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

Who should buy Port?

Port Dundas 29 Year Old 1995 (cask 64936) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 Port Dundas 29 Year Old 1995 (cask 64936) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

VanillaMalt ExtractToastedOld Wood

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

SmokeyLeatheryMedicinalOily

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