The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Ledaig 18 Year Old Single Malt - Living Souls

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldLedaig 18 Year Old Single Malt - Living Souls
DistilleryThe AntiquaryTobermory
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%41%
Age21 yr18 yr
Price£84.9£100
Rating5.00/55.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner75/100
Value59/100

Ledaig 18 Year Old Single Malt - Living Souls

Smoke68/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner65/100
Value50/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ledaig 18 Year Old Single Malt - Living Souls

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £100.

For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£84.9 vs £100)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 18 years)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Ledaig 18 Year Old Single Malt - Living Souls

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£100 vs £84.9)

Who should buy The?

The Antiquary 21 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

Who should buy Ledaig?

Ledaig 18 Year Old Single Malt - Living Souls suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Ledaig 18 Year Old Single Malt - Living Souls

SmokeyCooked FruitFresh FruitOilyMedicinal

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