Bruichladdich 9 Year Old 2004 (cask 1310) - Micro Provenance Series vs Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bruichladdich 9 Year Old 2004 (cask 1310) - Micro Provenance Series
Bruichladdich
£199
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Lagavulin
★ 5.00
£250
| Bruichladdich 9 Year Old 2004 (cask 1310) - Micro Provenance Series | Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Lagavulin |
| Region | Islay | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57% | 56.5% |
| Age | 9 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £199 | £250 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bruichladdich 9 Year Old 2004 (cask 1310) - Micro Provenance Series
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Bruichladdich 9 Year Old 2004 (cask 1310) - Micro Provenance Series
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Quick verdict
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bruichladdich 9 Year Old 2004 (cask 1310) - Micro Provenance Series is better value at £199 vs £250.
For beginners: Bruichladdich 9 Year Old 2004 (cask 1310) - Micro Provenance Series is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Bruichladdich 9 Year Old 2004 (cask 1310) - Micro Provenance Series
Pros
- +More affordable (£199 vs £250)
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — 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 9 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 Bruichladdich?
Bruichladdich 9 Year Old 2004 (cask 1310) - Micro Provenance Series 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 Bruichladdich 9 Year Old 2004 (cask 1310) - Micro Provenance Series
Only Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)