Benromach 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 37) Single Cask vs Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benromach 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 37) Single Cask
Benromach
£88
Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£90
| Benromach 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 37) Single Cask | Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benromach | Tobermory |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 60.1% | 51.7% |
| Age | 10 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £87.95 | £89.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benromach 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 37) Single Cask
Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Benromach 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 37) Single 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).
Benromach 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 37) Single Cask is better value at £88 vs £90.
For beginners: Benromach 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 37) Single Cask is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Benromach 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 37) Single Cask
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£87.95 vs £89.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (60.1%) — 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 10 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£89.95 vs £87.95)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Benromach?
Benromach 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 37) Single Cask suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 Benromach 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 37) Single Cask
Only Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)