Fanny Fougerat Le Laurier d'Apollon 2011 Cognac vs Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Fanny Fougerat Le Laurier d'Apollon 2011 CognacLedaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryFanny FougeratTobermory
RegionIsland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%51.7%
AgeNAS18 yr
Price£64.95£89.95
Rating5.00/5

Fanny Fougerat Le Laurier d'Apollon 2011 Cognac

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner35/100
Value56/100

Fanny Fougerat Le Laurier d'Apollon 2011 Cognac

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Fanny Fougerat Le Laurier d'Apollon 2011 Cognac is better value at £65 vs £90.

For beginners: Fanny Fougerat Le Laurier d'Apollon 2011 Cognac is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Fanny Fougerat Le Laurier d'Apollon 2011 Cognac

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£64.95 vs £89.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (51.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£89.95 vs £64.95)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Who should buy Fanny?

Fanny Fougerat Le Laurier d'Apollon 2011 Cognac is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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 Fanny Fougerat Le Laurier d'Apollon 2011 Cognac

VanillaDried FruitToastedHoney

Only Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokeyLeatheryMedicinalOily

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