Ledaig 18 Year Old Single Malt - Living Souls vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Ledaig 18 Year Old Single Malt - Living SoulsThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryTobermoryThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV41%43%
Age18 yr21 yr
Price£100£84.9
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Ledaig 18 Year Old Single Malt - Living Souls

Smoke68/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner65/100
Value50/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Ledaig 18 Year Old Single Malt - Living Souls

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £100.

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

Ledaig 18 Year Old Single Malt - Living Souls

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£100 vs £84.9)

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£84.9 vs £100)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 18 years)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Ledaig?

Ledaig 18 Year Old Single Malt - Living Souls suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

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 18 Year Old Single Malt - Living Souls

SmokeyCooked FruitFresh FruitOilyMedicinal

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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