Glenburgie 1995 (bottled 2017) (cask 17002) - Malts of Scotland vs Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Glenburgie 1995 (bottled 2017) (cask 17002) - Malts of ScotlandLedaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryGlenburgieTobermory
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51.2%51.7%
Age22 yr18 yr
Price£120£89.95
Rating5.00/5

Glenburgie 1995 (bottled 2017) (cask 17002) - Malts of Scotland

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

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

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

Glenburgie 1995 (bottled 2017) (cask 17002) - Malts of Scotland

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).

Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £90 vs £120.

For beginners: Glenburgie 1995 (bottled 2017) (cask 17002) - Malts of Scotland is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Glenburgie 1995 (bottled 2017) (cask 17002) - Malts of Scotland

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 18 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (51.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£120 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 £120)

Cons

  • High ABV (51.7%) — may need water
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Who should buy Glenburgie?

Glenburgie 1995 (bottled 2017) (cask 17002) - Malts of Scotland 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 Glenburgie 1995 (bottled 2017) (cask 17002) - Malts of Scotland

Malt ExtractVanillaToastedNutty

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

SmokeyLeatheryMedicinalOily

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