Flaming Pig Black Cask vs Ledaig 7 Year Old 2009 (casks 700310 & 700311) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

Flaming Pig Black CaskLedaig 7 Year Old 2009 (casks 700310 & 700311) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryFlaming PigTobermory
RegionIsland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS7 yr
Price£40.24£32.15
Rating5.00/5

Flaming Pig Black Cask

Smoke64/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner80/100
Value100/100

Ledaig 7 Year Old 2009 (casks 700310 & 700311) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke67/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Flaming Pig Black Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ledaig 7 Year Old 2009 (casks 700310 & 700311) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Flaming Pig Black Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Ledaig 7 Year Old 2009 (casks 700310 & 700311) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £32 vs £40.

For beginners: Flaming Pig Black Cask is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Flaming Pig Black Cask

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money

Cons

  • More expensive (£40.24 vs £32.15)

Ledaig 7 Year Old 2009 (casks 700310 & 700311) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£32.15 vs £40.24)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Who should buy Flaming?

Flaming Pig Black Cask 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 7 Year Old 2009 (casks 700310 & 700311) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Smokey

Only Flaming Pig Black Cask

ChocolateVanillaToastedHoney

Only Ledaig 7 Year Old 2009 (casks 700310 & 700311) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

OilyMedicinalKippery

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