Bunnahabhain 1989 / 27 Year Old / Whisky Agency for The Whisky Exchange Islay Whisky vs Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
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 2017)
Lagavulin
★ 5.00
£250
| Bunnahabhain 1989 / 27 Year Old / Whisky Agency for The Whisky Exchange Islay Whisky | Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | Lagavulin |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 56.5% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £399 | £250 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bunnahabhain 1989 / 27 Year Old / Whisky Agency for The Whisky Exchange Islay Whisky
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Bunnahabhain 1989 / 27 Year Old / Whisky Agency for The Whisky Exchange Islay Whisky
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Quick verdict
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) is better value at £250 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 £250)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 affordable (£250 vs £399)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.5%) — 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 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
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