Blended Malt 19 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Blended Malt 19 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Master of Malt
★ 4.67
£95
Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£90
| Blended Malt 19 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Master of Malt | Tobermory |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52% | 51.7% |
| Age | 19 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £94.95 | £89.95 |
| Rating | 4.67/5 | 5.00/5 |
Blended Malt 19 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Blended Malt 19 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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 4.67).
Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £90 vs £95.
For beginners: Blended Malt 19 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Blended Malt 19 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (19 vs 18 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£94.95 vs £89.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.7 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 £94.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.7%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Blended?
Blended Malt 19 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 Blended Malt 19 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)