Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) vs Glenmorangie 10 Year Old / Cellar 13 Highland Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Lagavulin
★ 5.00
£250
Glenmorangie 10 Year Old / Cellar 13 Highland Whisky
Glenmorangie
£275
| Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) | Glenmorangie 10 Year Old / Cellar 13 Highland Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Lagavulin | Glenmorangie |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 56.5% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £250 | £275 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Glenmorangie 10 Year Old / Cellar 13 Highland Whisky
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Glenmorangie 10 Year Old / Cellar 13 Highland Whisky
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 £275.
For beginners: Glenmorangie 10 Year Old / Cellar 13 Highland Whisky is more approachable (55/100 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 £275)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Glenmorangie 10 Year Old / Cellar 13 Highland Whisky
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£275 vs £250)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 Glenmorangie?
Glenmorangie 10 Year Old / Cellar 13 Highland Whisky is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.
Tasting notes
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Where to buy
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Glenmorangie 10 Year Old / Cellar 13 Highland Whisky
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange