Benriach 25 Year Old 1998 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) vs Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benriach 25 Year Old 1998 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Benriach
£341
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)
Laphroaig
★ 5.00
£399
| Benriach 25 Year Old 1998 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) | Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Laphroaig |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.4% | 48.9% |
| Age | 25 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £340.82 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benriach 25 Year Old 1998 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)
Benriach 25 Year Old 1998 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)
Quick verdict
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Benriach 25 Year Old 1998 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) is better value at £341 vs £399.
For beginners: Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Benriach 25 Year Old 1998 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£340.82 vs £399)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.4%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£399 vs £340.82)
Who should buy Benriach?
Benriach 25 Year Old 1998 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) 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 Laphroaig?
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 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
Only Benriach 25 Year Old 1998 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Only Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)