Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company vs Old Masters Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky CompanyOld Masters Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryThe Character of Islay Whisky CompanyLombard
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%40%
Age10 yrNAS
Price£5.33£3.9
Rating4.22/5

Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Old Masters Blended Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Masters Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company is rated higher (4.22 vs 0.00).

Old Masters Blended Scotch Whisky is better value at £4 vs £5.

For beginners: Old Masters Blended Scotch Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.2/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£5.33 vs £3.9)

Old Masters Blended Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£3.9 vs £5.33)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.2)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Aerolite?

Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.

Who should buy Old?

Old Masters Blended Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Only Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company

SmokeySherriedDried FruitLeathery

Only Old Masters Blended Scotch Whisky

VanillaToastedMalt Extract

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