Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company vs Blair Athol 12 Year Old 1999 - Old Malt Cask - Cigar Malt l (Douglas Laing)
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
Blair Athol 12 Year Old 1999 - Old Malt Cask - Cigar Malt l (Douglas Laing)
Blair Athol
£6
| Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company | Blair Athol 12 Year Old 1999 - Old Malt Cask - Cigar Malt l (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Character of Islay Whisky Company | Blair Athol |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 50% |
| Age | 10 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £5.33 | £6.06 |
| Rating | 4.22/5 | — |
Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company
Blair Athol 12 Year Old 1999 - Old Malt Cask - Cigar Malt l (Douglas Laing)
Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company
Blair Athol 12 Year Old 1999 - Old Malt Cask - Cigar Malt l (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company is rated higher (4.22 vs 0.00).
Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company is better value at £5 vs £6.
For beginners: Blair Athol 12 Year Old 1999 - Old Malt Cask - Cigar Malt l (Douglas Laing) 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 affordable (£5.33 vs £6.06)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Blair Athol 12 Year Old 1999 - Old Malt Cask - Cigar Malt l (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£6.06 vs £5.33)
- −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 Blair?
Blair Athol 12 Year Old 1999 - Old Malt Cask - Cigar Malt l (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company
Only Blair Athol 12 Year Old 1999 - Old Malt Cask - Cigar Malt l (Douglas Laing)