Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) vs Cameronbridge 26 Year Old (Special Release 2022)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Lagavulin
★ 5.00
£250
Cameronbridge 26 Year Old (Special Release 2022)
Cameron Bridge
★ 5.00
£275
| Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) | Cameronbridge 26 Year Old (Special Release 2022) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Lagavulin | Cameron Bridge |
| Region | Islay | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 56.5% | 56.2% |
| Age | 12 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £250 | £275 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Cameronbridge 26 Year Old (Special Release 2022)
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Cameronbridge 26 Year Old (Special Release 2022)
Quick verdict
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) is better value at £250 vs £275.
For beginners: Cameronbridge 26 Year Old (Special Release 2022) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£250 vs £275)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Cameronbridge 26 Year Old (Special Release 2022)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£275 vs £250)
- −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 Cameronbridge?
Cameronbridge 26 Year Old (Special Release 2022) 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 Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Only Cameronbridge 26 Year Old (Special Release 2022)
Where to buy
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Cameronbridge 26 Year Old (Special Release 2022)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange