Alberta Premium Cask Strength Rye vs Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Alberta Premium Cask Strength Rye
Alberta Distillers Ltd
★ 4.00
£199
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Lagavulin
★ 5.00
£250
| Alberta Premium Cask Strength Rye | Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Alberta Distillers Ltd | Lagavulin |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Single Malt |
| ABV | 66% | 56.5% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £199 | £250 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Alberta Premium Cask Strength Rye
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Alberta Premium Cask Strength Rye
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Quick verdict
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Alberta Premium Cask Strength Rye is better value at £199 vs £250.
For beginners: Alberta Premium Cask Strength Rye is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Alberta Premium Cask Strength Rye
Pros
- +More affordable (£199 vs £250)
Cons
- −High ABV (66%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +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 Alberta?
Alberta Premium Cask Strength Rye 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 Alberta Premium Cask Strength Rye
Only Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)