Laphroaig 15 Year Old (200th Anniversary Edition) vs Invergordon 42 Year Old 1972 - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Laphroaig 15 Year Old (200th Anniversary Edition)Invergordon 42 Year Old 1972 - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)
DistilleryLaphroaigInvergordon
RegionIslayHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV43%43.4%
Age15 yr42 yr
Price£199£145.95
Rating4.91/5

Laphroaig 15 Year Old (200th Anniversary Edition)

Smoke67/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner55/100
Value25/100

Invergordon 42 Year Old 1972 - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Laphroaig 15 Year Old (200th Anniversary Edition)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Invergordon 42 Year Old 1972 - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Laphroaig 15 Year Old (200th Anniversary Edition) is rated higher (4.91 vs 0.00).

Invergordon 42 Year Old 1972 - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company) is better value at £146 vs £199.

For beginners: Invergordon 42 Year Old 1972 - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Laphroaig 15 Year Old (200th Anniversary Edition)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.9/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£199 vs £145.95)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Invergordon 42 Year Old 1972 - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£145.95 vs £199)
  • +Longer maturation (42 vs 15 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.9)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Laphroaig?

Laphroaig 15 Year Old (200th Anniversary Edition) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.

Who should buy Invergordon?

Invergordon 42 Year Old 1972 - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Only Laphroaig 15 Year Old (200th Anniversary Edition)

SmokeyMedicinalKipperyLeathery

Only Invergordon 42 Year Old 1972 - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)

Old WoodMalt ExtractVanillaToastedOily

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