Benrinnes 13 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish (Darkness) vs Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 13 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish (Darkness)
Benrinnes
£67
Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£90
| Benrinnes 13 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish (Darkness) | Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Tobermory |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.1% | 51.7% |
| Age | 13 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £66.95 | £89.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 13 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish (Darkness)
Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Benrinnes 13 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish (Darkness)
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).
Benrinnes 13 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish (Darkness) is better value at £67 vs £90.
For beginners: Benrinnes 13 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish (Darkness) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 13 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish (Darkness)
Pros
- +More affordable (£66.95 vs £89.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51.1%) — 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 13 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£89.95 vs £66.95)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 13 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish (Darkness) 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 Benrinnes 13 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish (Darkness)
Only Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)