Hazelburn 14 Year Old 2004 - Oloroso Cask vs Ledaig 2006 / 17 Year Old / The Seasons: Autumn / The Whisky Exchange Island Whisky

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

Hazelburn 14 Year Old 2004 - Oloroso CaskLedaig 2006 / 17 Year Old / The Seasons: Autumn / The Whisky Exchange Island Whisky
DistillerySpringbankLedaig
RegionCampbeltown
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV49.3%40%
Age14 yrNAS
Price£299£240
Rating4.50/5

Hazelburn 14 Year Old 2004 - Oloroso Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner55/100
Value15/100

Ledaig 2006 / 17 Year Old / The Seasons: Autumn / The Whisky Exchange Island Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Hazelburn 14 Year Old 2004 - Oloroso Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ledaig 2006 / 17 Year Old / The Seasons: Autumn / The Whisky Exchange Island Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Hazelburn 14 Year Old 2004 - Oloroso Cask is rated higher (4.50 vs 0.00).

Ledaig 2006 / 17 Year Old / The Seasons: Autumn / The Whisky Exchange Island Whisky is better value at £240 vs £299.

For beginners: Ledaig 2006 / 17 Year Old / The Seasons: Autumn / The Whisky Exchange Island Whisky is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Hazelburn 14 Year Old 2004 - Oloroso Cask

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.5/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£299 vs £240)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Ledaig 2006 / 17 Year Old / The Seasons: Autumn / The Whisky Exchange Island Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£240 vs £299)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.5)

Who should buy Hazelburn?

Hazelburn 14 Year Old 2004 - Oloroso Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown character.

Who should buy Ledaig?

Ledaig 2006 / 17 Year Old / The Seasons: Autumn / The Whisky Exchange Island Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Only Hazelburn 14 Year Old 2004 - Oloroso Cask

SherriedHoneyNuttyChocolate

Only Ledaig 2006 / 17 Year Old / The Seasons: Autumn / The Whisky Exchange Island Whisky

SmokeyCooked FruitVanillaDried FruitToasted

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