Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (Scotland Grindlay) vs Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (Scotland Grindlay)
Benrinnes
£100
Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£90
| Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (Scotland Grindlay) | Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Tobermory |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.4% | 51.7% |
| Age | 20 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £99.95 | £89.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (Scotland Grindlay)
Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (Scotland Grindlay)
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 £100.
For beginners: Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (Scotland Grindlay) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (Scotland Grindlay)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 18 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£99.95 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 £99.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.7%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (Scotland Grindlay) 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 Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (Scotland Grindlay)
Only Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)