Aberlour 25 Year Old 1964 (bottled 1989) vs Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aberlour 25 Year Old 1964 (bottled 1989)
Aberlour
£950
Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Ardbeg
★ 5.00
£725
| Aberlour 25 Year Old 1964 (bottled 1989) | Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aberlour | Ardbeg |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 48.1% |
| Age | 25 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £950 | £724.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aberlour 25 Year Old 1964 (bottled 1989)
Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Aberlour 25 Year Old 1964 (bottled 1989)
Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £725 vs £950.
For beginners: Aberlour 25 Year Old 1964 (bottled 1989) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Aberlour 25 Year Old 1964 (bottled 1989)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 24 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£950 vs £724.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Ardbeg 24 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 (£724.95 vs £950)
Cons
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Aberlour?
Aberlour 25 Year Old 1964 (bottled 1989) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Who should buy Ardbeg?
Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
Only Aberlour 25 Year Old 1964 (bottled 1989)
Only Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)