Laphroaig 23 Year Old 1991 Vintage vs Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Laphroaig 23 Year Old 1991 Vintage
Laphroaig
£799
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Glengoyne
★ 5.00
£995
| Laphroaig 23 Year Old 1991 Vintage | Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Laphroaig | Glengoyne |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.6% | 50.3% |
| Age | 23 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £799 | £995 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Laphroaig 23 Year Old 1991 Vintage
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Laphroaig 23 Year Old 1991 Vintage
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 23 Year Old 1991 Vintage is better value at £799 vs £995.
For beginners: Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Laphroaig 23 Year Old 1991 Vintage
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£799 vs £995)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.6%) — 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 23 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 23 Year Old 1991 Vintage 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 23 Year Old 1991 Vintage
Only Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve