Beldorney 23 Year Old 1997 (cask 2021126) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Beldorney 23 Year Old 1997 (cask 2021126) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Duncan Taylor
£160
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire
★ 5.00
£100
| Beldorney 23 Year Old 1997 (cask 2021126) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Duncan Taylor | Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.4% | 54.7% |
| Age | 23 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £159.95 | £99.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Beldorney 23 Year Old 1997 (cask 2021126) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Beldorney 23 Year Old 1997 (cask 2021126) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Quick verdict
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03) is better value at £100 vs £160.
For beginners: Beldorney 23 Year Old 1997 (cask 2021126) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Beldorney 23 Year Old 1997 (cask 2021126) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 18 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£159.95 vs £99.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£99.95 vs £159.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
Who should buy Beldorney?
Beldorney 23 Year Old 1997 (cask 2021126) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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 Seaweed?
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03) 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
Both taste of
Only Beldorney 23 Year Old 1997 (cask 2021126) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)