Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company vs Glen Keith 18 Year Old 1995 (casks 171200+171201) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company
The Character of Islay Whisky Company
★ 4.22
£5
Glen Keith 18 Year Old 1995 (casks 171200+171201) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Glen Keith
£5
| Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company | Glen Keith 18 Year Old 1995 (casks 171200+171201) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Character of Islay Whisky Company | Glen Keith |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 10 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £5.33 | £4.63 |
| Rating | 4.22/5 | — |
Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company
Glen Keith 18 Year Old 1995 (casks 171200+171201) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company
Glen Keith 18 Year Old 1995 (casks 171200+171201) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company is rated higher (4.22 vs 0.00).
Glen Keith 18 Year Old 1995 (casks 171200+171201) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is better value at £5 vs £5.
For beginners: Glen Keith 18 Year Old 1995 (casks 171200+171201) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.2/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£5.33 vs £4.63)
Glen Keith 18 Year Old 1995 (casks 171200+171201) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£4.63 vs £5.33)
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 10 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.2)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Aerolite?
Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Keith 18 Year Old 1995 (casks 171200+171201) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company
Only Glen Keith 18 Year Old 1995 (casks 171200+171201) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)