Rosebank 20 Year Old 1981 - Rare Malts vs Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Rosebank 20 Year Old 1981 - Rare Malts
Rosebank
£1250
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Laphroaig
★ 5.00
£1500
| Rosebank 20 Year Old 1981 - Rare Malts | Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Rosebank | Laphroaig |
| Region | Lowland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 62.3% | 46.6% |
| Age | 20 yr | 32 yr |
| Price | £1250 | £1500 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Rosebank 20 Year Old 1981 - Rare Malts
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Rosebank 20 Year Old 1981 - Rare Malts
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Quick verdict
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Rosebank 20 Year Old 1981 - Rare Malts is better value at £1250 vs £1500.
For beginners: Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Rosebank 20 Year Old 1981 - Rare Malts
Pros
- +More affordable (£1250 vs £1500)
Cons
- −High ABV (62.3%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (32 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£1500 vs £1250)
Who should buy Rosebank?
Rosebank 20 Year Old 1981 - Rare Malts 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 Laphroaig?
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
Only Rosebank 20 Year Old 1981 - Rare Malts
Only Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)