Ardbeg 21 Year Old vs St. Magdalene 29 Year Old 1982 (cask 7662) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ardbeg 21 Year Old
Ardbeg
★ 5.00
£599
St. Magdalene 29 Year Old 1982 (cask 7662) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
St. Magdalene
£895
| Ardbeg 21 Year Old | St. Magdalene 29 Year Old 1982 (cask 7662) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardbeg | St. Magdalene |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 50% |
| Age | 21 yr | 29 yr |
| Price | £599 | £895 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Ardbeg 21 Year Old
St. Magdalene 29 Year Old 1982 (cask 7662) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Ardbeg 21 Year Old
St. Magdalene 29 Year Old 1982 (cask 7662) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Ardbeg 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Ardbeg 21 Year Old is better value at £599 vs £895.
For beginners: St. Magdalene 29 Year Old 1982 (cask 7662) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Ardbeg 21 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£599 vs £895)
Cons
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
St. Magdalene 29 Year Old 1982 (cask 7662) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (29 vs 21 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£895 vs £599)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Ardbeg?
Ardbeg 21 Year Old 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 St.?
St. Magdalene 29 Year Old 1982 (cask 7662) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Only Ardbeg 21 Year Old
Only St. Magdalene 29 Year Old 1982 (cask 7662) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)