Cambus 34 Year Old 1990 Single Cask - Masterpiece (Master of Malt) vs Laphroaig 15 Year Old (200th Anniversary Edition)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cambus 34 Year Old 1990 Single Cask - Masterpiece (Master of Malt)
Cambus
£150
Laphroaig 15 Year Old (200th Anniversary Edition)
Laphroaig
★ 4.91
£199
| Cambus 34 Year Old 1990 Single Cask - Masterpiece (Master of Malt) | Laphroaig 15 Year Old (200th Anniversary Edition) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cambus | Laphroaig |
| Region | Lowland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.2% | 43% |
| Age | 34 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £149.95 | £199 |
| Rating | — | 4.91/5 |
Cambus 34 Year Old 1990 Single Cask - Masterpiece (Master of Malt)
Laphroaig 15 Year Old (200th Anniversary Edition)
Cambus 34 Year Old 1990 Single Cask - Masterpiece (Master of Malt)
Laphroaig 15 Year Old (200th Anniversary Edition)
Quick verdict
Laphroaig 15 Year Old (200th Anniversary Edition) is rated higher (4.91 vs 0.00).
Cambus 34 Year Old 1990 Single Cask - Masterpiece (Master of Malt) is better value at £150 vs £199.
For beginners: Cambus 34 Year Old 1990 Single Cask - Masterpiece (Master of Malt) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Cambus 34 Year Old 1990 Single Cask - Masterpiece (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +More affordable (£149.95 vs £199)
- +Longer maturation (34 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.9)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Laphroaig 15 Year Old (200th Anniversary Edition)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.9/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£199 vs £149.95)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Cambus?
Cambus 34 Year Old 1990 Single Cask - Masterpiece (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
Who should buy Laphroaig?
Laphroaig 15 Year Old (200th Anniversary Edition) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
Only Cambus 34 Year Old 1990 Single Cask - Masterpiece (Master of Malt)
Only Laphroaig 15 Year Old (200th Anniversary Edition)