Glentauchers 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Whisky vs Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)

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

Glentauchers 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside WhiskyLaphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
DistilleryGlentauchersLaphroaig
RegionIslay
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%46.6%
AgeNAS32 yr
Price£2500£1500
Rating5.00/5

Glentauchers 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner45/100
Value3/100

Glentauchers 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) is better value at £1500 vs £2500.

For beginners: Glentauchers 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glentauchers 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£2500 vs £1500)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£1500 vs £2500)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glentauchers?

Glentauchers 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Who should buy Laphroaig?

Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old Wood

Only Glentauchers 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Whisky

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToasted

Only Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)

SmokeySherriedDried FruitLeathery

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