Macallan 24 Year Old 1993 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Macallan 24 Year Old 1993 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
The Macallan
£1300
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Laphroaig
★ 5.00
£1500
| Macallan 24 Year Old 1993 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Macallan | Laphroaig |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.7% | 46.6% |
| Age | 24 yr | 32 yr |
| Price | £1299.95 | £1500 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Macallan 24 Year Old 1993 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Macallan 24 Year Old 1993 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Quick verdict
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Macallan 24 Year Old 1993 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £1300 vs £1500.
For beginners: Macallan 24 Year Old 1993 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Macallan 24 Year Old 1993 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +More affordable (£1299.95 vs £1500)
Cons
- −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)
- +Longer maturation (32 vs 24 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£1500 vs £1299.95)
Who should buy Macallan?
Macallan 24 Year Old 1993 Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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
Only Macallan 24 Year Old 1993 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)