Arran 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 2012/0854) - Private Cask vs Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Arran 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 2012/0854) - Private Cask
Arran
£82
Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£90
| Arran 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 2012/0854) - Private Cask | Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Arran | Tobermory |
| Region | Island | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59.5% | 51.7% |
| Age | 10 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £81.95 | £89.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Arran 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 2012/0854) - Private Cask
Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Arran 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 2012/0854) - Private Cask
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).
Arran 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 2012/0854) - Private Cask is better value at £82 vs £90.
For beginners: Arran 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 2012/0854) - Private Cask is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Arran 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 2012/0854) - Private Cask
Pros
- +More affordable (£81.95 vs £89.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (59.5%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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)
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£89.95 vs £81.95)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Arran?
Arran 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 2012/0854) - Private Cask 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 Arran 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 2012/0854) - Private Cask
Only Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)