Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Invergordon 34 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Invergordon 34 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryTobermoryInvergordon
RegionIslandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV51.7%40.1%
Age18 yr34 yr
Price£89.95£68.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Invergordon 34 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Invergordon 34 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Invergordon 34 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £69 vs £90.

For beginners: Invergordon 34 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (90/100 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (51.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£89.95 vs £68.95)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Invergordon 34 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£68.95 vs £89.95)
  • +Longer maturation (34 vs 18 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • 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 Invergordon?

Invergordon 34 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

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

SmokeyLeatheryMedicinalOily

Only Invergordon 34 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractDried Fruit

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