Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) vs Glen Moray 31 Year Old - Whiskyland Chapter Seventeen (Decadent Drinks)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Lagavulin
★ 5.00
£250
Glen Moray 31 Year Old - Whiskyland Chapter Seventeen (Decadent Drinks)
Glen Moray
£337
| Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) | Glen Moray 31 Year Old - Whiskyland Chapter Seventeen (Decadent Drinks) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Lagavulin | Glen Moray |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.5% | 50.5% |
| Age | 12 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £250 | £336.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Glen Moray 31 Year Old - Whiskyland Chapter Seventeen (Decadent Drinks)
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Glen Moray 31 Year Old - Whiskyland Chapter Seventeen (Decadent Drinks)
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 £337.
For beginners: Glen Moray 31 Year Old - Whiskyland Chapter Seventeen (Decadent Drinks) is more approachable (45/100 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 £336.5)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Glen Moray 31 Year Old - Whiskyland Chapter Seventeen (Decadent Drinks)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£336.5 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 Glen?
Glen Moray 31 Year Old - Whiskyland Chapter Seventeen (Decadent Drinks) 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 Glen Moray 31 Year Old - Whiskyland Chapter Seventeen (Decadent Drinks)
Where to buy
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Glen Moray 31 Year Old - Whiskyland Chapter Seventeen (Decadent Drinks)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange