Laphroaig 19 Year Old 2001 – Scottish Folklore Series (Cask 88) vs Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Laphroaig 19 Year Old 2001 – Scottish Folklore Series (Cask 88)
Laphroaig
£799
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Glengoyne
★ 5.00
£995
| Laphroaig 19 Year Old 2001 – Scottish Folklore Series (Cask 88) | Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Laphroaig | Glengoyne |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.9% | 50.3% |
| Age | 19 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £799 | £995 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Laphroaig 19 Year Old 2001 – Scottish Folklore Series (Cask 88)
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Laphroaig 19 Year Old 2001 – Scottish Folklore Series (Cask 88)
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Quick verdict
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Laphroaig 19 Year Old 2001 – Scottish Folklore Series (Cask 88) is better value at £799 vs £995.
For beginners: Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Laphroaig 19 Year Old 2001 – Scottish Folklore Series (Cask 88)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£799 vs £995)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 19 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£995 vs £799)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Laphroaig?
Laphroaig 19 Year Old 2001 – Scottish Folklore Series (Cask 88) 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 Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve 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 Laphroaig 19 Year Old 2001 – Scottish Folklore Series (Cask 88)
Only Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve