Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Glen Garioch 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 7854) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£90
Glen Garioch 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 7854) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Glen Garioch
★ 5.00
£92
| Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Glen Garioch 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 7854) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tobermory | Glen Garioch |
| Region | Island | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.7% | 53.8% |
| Age | 18 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £89.95 | £91.96 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Glen Garioch 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 7854) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Glen Garioch 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 7854) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Quick verdict
Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £90 vs £92.
For beginners: Glen Garioch 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 7854) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) 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
- +More affordable (£89.95 vs £91.96)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (51.7%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Glen Garioch 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 7854) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 18 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£91.96 vs £89.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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 Glen?
Glen Garioch 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 7854) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) 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 Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Glen Garioch 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 7854) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)