Cambus 40 Year Old 1984 Refill Sherry Butt Matured (cask 705066) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) vs Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cambus 40 Year Old 1984 Refill Sherry Butt Matured (cask 705066) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Cambus
£207
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Lagavulin
★ 5.00
£250
| Cambus 40 Year Old 1984 Refill Sherry Butt Matured (cask 705066) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) | Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cambus | Lagavulin |
| Region | Lowland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45.6% | 56.5% |
| Age | 40 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £206.95 | £250 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Cambus 40 Year Old 1984 Refill Sherry Butt Matured (cask 705066) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Cambus 40 Year Old 1984 Refill Sherry Butt Matured (cask 705066) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Quick verdict
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Cambus 40 Year Old 1984 Refill Sherry Butt Matured (cask 705066) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) is better value at £207 vs £250.
For beginners: Cambus 40 Year Old 1984 Refill Sherry Butt Matured (cask 705066) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Cambus 40 Year Old 1984 Refill Sherry Butt Matured (cask 705066) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£206.95 vs £250)
- +Longer maturation (40 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −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 £206.95)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Cambus?
Cambus 40 Year Old 1984 Refill Sherry Butt Matured (cask 705066) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 Cambus 40 Year Old 1984 Refill Sherry Butt Matured (cask 705066) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Only Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)