Dalwhinnie 12 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2009 vs Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dalwhinnie 12 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2009
Dalwhinnie
£199
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Lagavulin
★ 5.00
£250
| Dalwhinnie 12 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2009 | Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dalwhinnie | Lagavulin |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.5% | 56.5% |
| Age | 12 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £199 | £250 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Dalwhinnie 12 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2009
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Dalwhinnie 12 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2009
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Quick verdict
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Dalwhinnie 12 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2009 is better value at £199 vs £250.
For beginners: Dalwhinnie 12 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2009 is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Dalwhinnie 12 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2009
Pros
- +More affordable (£199 vs £250)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.5%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£250 vs £199)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Dalwhinnie?
Dalwhinnie 12 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2009 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 Lagavulin?
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) 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.
Tasting notes
Only Dalwhinnie 12 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2009
Only Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)