Benriach 17 Year Old 1998 (cask 6395) - Pedro Ximénez Puncheon vs Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benriach 17 Year Old 1998 (cask 6395) - Pedro Ximénez Puncheon
Benriach
£117
Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£90
| Benriach 17 Year Old 1998 (cask 6395) - Pedro Ximénez Puncheon | Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Tobermory |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.5% | 51.7% |
| Age | 17 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £116.62 | £89.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benriach 17 Year Old 1998 (cask 6395) - Pedro Ximénez Puncheon
Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Benriach 17 Year Old 1998 (cask 6395) - Pedro Ximénez Puncheon
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 £117.
For beginners: Benriach 17 Year Old 1998 (cask 6395) - Pedro Ximénez Puncheon is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Benriach 17 Year Old 1998 (cask 6395) - Pedro Ximénez Puncheon
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£116.62 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 £116.62)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.7%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Benriach?
Benriach 17 Year Old 1998 (cask 6395) - Pedro Ximénez Puncheon 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 Benriach 17 Year Old 1998 (cask 6395) - Pedro Ximénez Puncheon
Only Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)