Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Inchgower 29 Year Old 1982 (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
Inchgower 29 Year Old 1982 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Inchgower
£106
| Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Inchgower 29 Year Old 1982 (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tobermory | Inchgower |
| Region | Island | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.7% | 54.5% |
| Age | 18 yr | 29 yr |
| Price | £89.95 | £106.29 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Inchgower 29 Year Old 1982 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Inchgower 29 Year Old 1982 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
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 £106.
For beginners: Inchgower 29 Year Old 1982 (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (45/100 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 £106.29)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.7%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Inchgower 29 Year Old 1982 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (29 vs 18 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£106.29 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 Inchgower?
Inchgower 29 Year Old 1982 (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 Inchgower 29 Year Old 1982 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Where to buy
Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Inchgower 29 Year Old 1982 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange