Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus vs Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£299
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)
Laphroaig
★ 5.00
£399
| Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus | Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Laphroaig |
| Region | Island | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55% | 48.9% |
| Age | 12 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £299 | £399 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)
Quick verdict
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus is better value at £299 vs £399.
For beginners: Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£299 vs £399)
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£399 vs £299)
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus 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 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 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
Both taste of
Only Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Only Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)