Inchmurrin 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)

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

Inchmurrin 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
DistilleryLoch LomondSeaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire
RegionHighlandIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV47.5%54.7%
Age22 yr18 yr
Price£121.95£99.95
Rating5.00/5

Inchmurrin 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner40/100
Value50/100

Inchmurrin 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03) is better value at £100 vs £122.

For beginners: Inchmurrin 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Inchmurrin 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 18 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£121.95 vs £99.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£99.95 vs £121.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.7%) — may need water

Who should buy Inchmurrin?

Inchmurrin 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Who should buy Seaweed?

Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03) 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 Inchmurrin 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedOld Wood

Only Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)

SmokeySherriedCooked FruitNuttyOily

Where to buy

Inchmurrin 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)

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