Aultmore 29 Year Old 1982 (Adelphi) vs Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aultmore 29 Year Old 1982 (Adelphi)
Aultmore
£113
Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£90
| Aultmore 29 Year Old 1982 (Adelphi) | Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aultmore | Tobermory |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.9% | 51.7% |
| Age | 29 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £112.86 | £89.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aultmore 29 Year Old 1982 (Adelphi)
Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Aultmore 29 Year Old 1982 (Adelphi)
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 £113.
For beginners: Aultmore 29 Year Old 1982 (Adelphi) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Aultmore 29 Year Old 1982 (Adelphi)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (29 vs 18 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£112.86 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 £112.86)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.7%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Aultmore?
Aultmore 29 Year Old 1982 (Adelphi) 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 Aultmore 29 Year Old 1982 (Adelphi)
Only Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)