Orkney 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 5743) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) vs Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Orkney 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 5743) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Alistair Walker
£126
Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£90
| Orkney 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 5743) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) | Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Alistair Walker | Tobermory |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52% | 51.7% |
| Age | 21 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £125.57 | £89.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Orkney 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 5743) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Orkney 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 5743) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £90 vs £126.
For beginners: Orkney 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 5743) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Orkney 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 5743) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 18 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£125.57 vs £89.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£89.95 vs £125.57)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.7%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Orkney?
Orkney 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 5743) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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.
Who should buy Ledaig?
Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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
Only Orkney 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 5743) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Only Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)