County Louth 14 Year Old 2003 (cask 17-3001) (Valinch & Mallet) vs Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
County Louth 14 Year Old 2003 (cask 17-3001) (Valinch & Mallet)
Valinch & Mallet
£100
Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£90
| County Louth 14 Year Old 2003 (cask 17-3001) (Valinch & Mallet) | Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Valinch & Mallet | Tobermory |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.5% | 51.7% |
| Age | 14 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £99.95 | £89.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
County Louth 14 Year Old 2003 (cask 17-3001) (Valinch & Mallet)
Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
County Louth 14 Year Old 2003 (cask 17-3001) (Valinch & Mallet)
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 £100.
For beginners: County Louth 14 Year Old 2003 (cask 17-3001) (Valinch & Mallet) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
County Louth 14 Year Old 2003 (cask 17-3001) (Valinch & Mallet)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£99.95 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 £99.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.7%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy County?
County Louth 14 Year Old 2003 (cask 17-3001) (Valinch & Mallet) 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 County Louth 14 Year Old 2003 (cask 17-3001) (Valinch & Mallet)
Only Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)