The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 vs Ledaig 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 800106) - Kingsbury

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

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1Ledaig 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 800106) - Kingsbury
DistilleryThe Oxford Artisan DistilleryTobermory
RegionIsland
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV46.3%53.1%
AgeNAS19 yr
Price£95£115
Rating5.00/5

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

Smoke0/100
Sweetness52/100
Beginner60/100
Value53/100

Ledaig 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 800106) - Kingsbury

Smoke68/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner30/100
Value0/100

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ledaig 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 800106) - Kingsbury

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 is better value at £95 vs £115.

For beginners: The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£95 vs £115)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Ledaig 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 800106) - Kingsbury

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (53.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£115 vs £95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy The?

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.

Who should buy Ledaig?

Ledaig 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 800106) - Kingsbury 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

Both taste of

Toasted

Only The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

Fresh FruitHoneyVegetativeYeasty

Only Ledaig 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 800106) - Kingsbury

SmokeyLeatheryMedicinalOld Wood

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