Tomatin 32 Year Old 1988 (cask 6656) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tomatin 32 Year Old 1988 (cask 6656) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Tomatin
£625
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)
Laphroaig
★ 5.00
£399
| Tomatin 32 Year Old 1988 (cask 6656) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomatin | Laphroaig |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.6% | 48.9% |
| Age | 32 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £625 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Tomatin 32 Year Old 1988 (cask 6656) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)
Tomatin 32 Year Old 1988 (cask 6656) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
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).
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release) is better value at £399 vs £625.
For beginners: Tomatin 32 Year Old 1988 (cask 6656) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Tomatin 32 Year Old 1988 (cask 6656) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (32 vs 25 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (54.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£625 vs £399)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 affordable (£399 vs £625)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Tomatin?
Tomatin 32 Year Old 1988 (cask 6656) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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
Only Tomatin 32 Year Old 1988 (cask 6656) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Only Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)