Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) vs Clynelish 14 Year Old - Flora and Fauna (with Wooden Box)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Lagavulin
★ 5.00
£250
Clynelish 14 Year Old - Flora and Fauna (with Wooden Box)
Clynelish
£399
| Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) | Clynelish 14 Year Old - Flora and Fauna (with Wooden Box) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Lagavulin | Clynelish |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.5% | 43% |
| Age | 12 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £250 | £399 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Clynelish 14 Year Old - Flora and Fauna (with Wooden Box)
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Clynelish 14 Year Old - Flora and Fauna (with Wooden Box)
Quick verdict
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) is better value at £250 vs £399.
For beginners: Clynelish 14 Year Old - Flora and Fauna (with Wooden Box) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£250 vs £399)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Clynelish 14 Year Old - Flora and Fauna (with Wooden Box)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£399 vs £250)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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.
Who should buy Clynelish?
Clynelish 14 Year Old - Flora and Fauna (with Wooden Box) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Only Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Only Clynelish 14 Year Old - Flora and Fauna (with Wooden Box)