Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs The Cardrona Full Flight - Sherry Cask (cask 114)

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

Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)The Cardrona Full Flight - Sherry Cask (cask 114)
DistilleryTobermoryCardrona Distillery
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandNew Zealand
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51.7%62.7%
Age18 yrNAS
Price£89.95£133
Rating5.00/5

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

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

The Cardrona Full Flight - Sherry Cask (cask 114)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Cardrona Full Flight - Sherry Cask (cask 114)

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 £133.

For beginners: The Cardrona Full Flight - Sherry Cask (cask 114) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

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 £133)

Cons

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

The Cardrona Full Flight - Sherry Cask (cask 114)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (62.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£133 vs £89.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy The?

The Cardrona Full Flight - Sherry Cask (cask 114) 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.

Tasting notes

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

SmokeyLeatheryMedicinalOily

Only The Cardrona Full Flight - Sherry Cask (cask 114)

SherriedDried FruitChocolateOld WoodHoney

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