Bunnahabhain 1989 / 27 Year Old / Whisky Agency for The Whisky Exchange Islay Whisky vs Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2016) - 200th Anniversary
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain 1989 / 27 Year Old / Whisky Agency for The Whisky Exchange Islay Whisky
Bunnahabhain
£399
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2016) - 200th Anniversary
Lagavulin
★ 5.00
£299
| Bunnahabhain 1989 / 27 Year Old / Whisky Agency for The Whisky Exchange Islay Whisky | Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2016) - 200th Anniversary | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | Lagavulin |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 57.7% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £399 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bunnahabhain 1989 / 27 Year Old / Whisky Agency for The Whisky Exchange Islay Whisky
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2016) - 200th Anniversary
Bunnahabhain 1989 / 27 Year Old / Whisky Agency for The Whisky Exchange Islay Whisky
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2016) - 200th Anniversary
Quick verdict
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2016) - 200th Anniversary is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2016) - 200th Anniversary is better value at £299 vs £399.
For beginners: Bunnahabhain 1989 / 27 Year Old / Whisky Agency for The Whisky Exchange Islay Whisky is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Bunnahabhain 1989 / 27 Year Old / Whisky Agency for The Whisky Exchange Islay Whisky
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −More expensive (£399 vs £299)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2016) - 200th Anniversary
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£299 vs £399)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.7%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 1989 / 27 Year Old / Whisky Agency for The Whisky Exchange Islay Whisky is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.
Who should buy Lagavulin?
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2016) - 200th Anniversary 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
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