Singleton of Glendullan 19 Year Old (Special Release 2021) vs Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Singleton of Glendullan 19 Year Old (Special Release 2021)Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryGlendullanTobermory
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.6%51.7%
Age19 yr18 yr
Price£124.51£89.95
Rating5.00/5

Singleton of Glendullan 19 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner35/100
Value56/100

Singleton of Glendullan 19 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £125.

For beginners: Singleton of Glendullan 19 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Singleton of Glendullan 19 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (19 vs 18 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£124.51 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 £124.51)

Cons

  • High ABV (51.7%) — may need water
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Who should buy Singleton?

Singleton of Glendullan 19 Year Old (Special Release 2021) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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 Singleton of Glendullan 19 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

HoneyVanillaCooked FruitOld WoodSherried

Only Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokeyLeatheryMedicinalOily

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