Ledaig 10 Year Old - Hebridean Moon vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Ledaig 10 Year Old - Hebridean MoonThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryTobermoryThe Antiquary
RegionIslandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV58.8%43%
Age10 yr21 yr
Price£79£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Ledaig 10 Year Old - Hebridean Moon

Smoke64/100
Sweetness35/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner75/100
Value59/100

Ledaig 10 Year Old - Hebridean Moon

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Ledaig 10 Year Old - Hebridean Moon is better value at £79 vs £85.

For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Ledaig 10 Year Old - Hebridean Moon

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£79 vs £84.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (58.8%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £79)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Ledaig?

Ledaig 10 Year Old - Hebridean Moon 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 The?

The Antiquary 21 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

Tasting notes

Only Ledaig 10 Year Old - Hebridean Moon

SmokeyOilyFresh FruitToasted

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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