The English Distillery Original Single Malt Whisky / Small Bottle English Whisky vs Laphroaig 10 Year Old 35cl

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

The English Distillery Original Single Malt Whisky / Small Bottle English WhiskyLaphroaig 10 Year Old 35cl
DistilleryThe English DistilleryLaphroaig
RegionIslay
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS10 yr
Price£22.75£24.99
Rating4.83/5

The English Distillery Original Single Malt Whisky / Small Bottle English Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Laphroaig 10 Year Old 35cl

Smoke67/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner70/100
Value100/100

The English Distillery Original Single Malt Whisky / Small Bottle English Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Laphroaig 10 Year Old 35cl

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Laphroaig 10 Year Old 35cl is rated higher (4.83 vs 0.00).

The English Distillery Original Single Malt Whisky / Small Bottle English Whisky is better value at £23 vs £25.

For beginners: The English Distillery Original Single Malt Whisky / Small Bottle English Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

The English Distillery Original Single Malt Whisky / Small Bottle English Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£22.75 vs £24.99)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.8)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Laphroaig 10 Year Old 35cl

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.8/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£24.99 vs £22.75)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Who should buy The?

The English Distillery Original Single Malt Whisky / Small Bottle English Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Who should buy Laphroaig?

Laphroaig 10 Year Old 35cl 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 The English Distillery Original Single Malt Whisky / Small Bottle English Whisky

VanillaNuttyFresh FruitSandyFragant

Only Laphroaig 10 Year Old 35cl

SmokeyMedicinalKippery

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