Hazelburn 11 Year Old 2002 - Springbank Society vs Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Hazelburn 11 Year Old 2002 - Springbank Society
Springbank
£199
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Lagavulin
★ 5.00
£250
| Hazelburn 11 Year Old 2002 - Springbank Society | Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Lagavulin |
| Region | Campbeltown | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.4% | 56.5% |
| Age | 11 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £199 | £250 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Hazelburn 11 Year Old 2002 - Springbank Society
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Hazelburn 11 Year Old 2002 - Springbank Society
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Quick verdict
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Hazelburn 11 Year Old 2002 - Springbank Society is better value at £199 vs £250.
For beginners: Hazelburn 11 Year Old 2002 - Springbank Society is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Hazelburn 11 Year Old 2002 - Springbank Society
Pros
- +More affordable (£199 vs £250)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.4%) — may need water
- −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)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 11 years)
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 Hazelburn?
Hazelburn 11 Year Old 2002 - Springbank Society 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 Hazelburn 11 Year Old 2002 - Springbank Society
Only Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)