Midleton Very Rare / Bot.1984 / First Release Blended Irish Whiskey vs Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Midleton Very Rare / Bot.1984 / First Release Blended Irish Whiskey
Midleton
£2500
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Laphroaig
★ 5.00
£1500
| Midleton Very Rare / Bot.1984 / First Release Blended Irish Whiskey | Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Midleton | Laphroaig |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Irish | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 46.6% |
| Age | NAS | 32 yr |
| Price | £2500 | £1500 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Midleton Very Rare / Bot.1984 / First Release Blended Irish Whiskey
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Midleton Very Rare / Bot.1984 / First Release Blended Irish Whiskey
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Quick verdict
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) is better value at £1500 vs £2500.
For beginners: Midleton Very Rare / Bot.1984 / First Release Blended Irish Whiskey is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Midleton Very Rare / Bot.1984 / First Release Blended Irish Whiskey
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£2500 vs £1500)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£1500 vs £2500)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Midleton?
Midleton Very Rare / Bot.1984 / First Release Blended Irish Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Irish character.
Who should buy Laphroaig?
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Midleton Very Rare / Bot.1984 / First Release Blended Irish Whiskey
Only Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)