Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company vs EXPORT SAMPLES: Inchmurrin 1998 W10386

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

Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky CompanyEXPORT SAMPLES: Inchmurrin 1998 W10386
DistilleryThe Character of Islay Whisky CompanyLoch Lomond
RegionIslayHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%48.4%
Age10 yr19 yr
Price£5.33£4.51
Rating4.22/5

Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

EXPORT SAMPLES: Inchmurrin 1998 W10386

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

EXPORT SAMPLES: Inchmurrin 1998 W10386

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company is rated higher (4.22 vs 0.00).

EXPORT SAMPLES: Inchmurrin 1998 W10386 is better value at £5 vs £5.

For beginners: EXPORT SAMPLES: Inchmurrin 1998 W10386 is more approachable (70/100 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 £4.51)

EXPORT SAMPLES: Inchmurrin 1998 W10386

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£4.51 vs £5.33)
  • +Longer maturation (19 vs 10 years)

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 EXPORT?

EXPORT SAMPLES: Inchmurrin 1998 W10386 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Only Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company

SmokeySherriedDried FruitLeathery

Only EXPORT SAMPLES: Inchmurrin 1998 W10386

Fresh FruitHoneyMalt ExtractToasted

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