Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1996 (batch 18/071) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1996 (batch 18/071) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Allt-á-Bhainne
£127
Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£90
| Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1996 (batch 18/071) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Allt-á-Bhainne | Tobermory |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.8% | 51.7% |
| Age | 22 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £127.39 | £89.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1996 (batch 18/071) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1996 (batch 18/071) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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 £127.
For beginners: Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1996 (batch 18/071) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1996 (batch 18/071) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 18 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (50.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£127.39 vs £89.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 £127.39)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.7%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Allt-á-Bhainne?
Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1996 (batch 18/071) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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 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.
Tasting notes
Only Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1996 (batch 18/071) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Only Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)