Balblair 35 Year Old 1964 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt) vs Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balblair 35 Year Old 1964 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt)
Balblair
£1300
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Laphroaig
★ 5.00
£1500
| Balblair 35 Year Old 1964 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt) | Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balblair | Laphroaig |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43.1% | 46.6% |
| Age | 35 yr | 32 yr |
| Price | £1299.95 | £1500 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Balblair 35 Year Old 1964 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt)
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Balblair 35 Year Old 1964 - Lost Bottlings Series (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).
Balblair 35 Year Old 1964 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt) is better value at £1300 vs £1500.
For beginners: Balblair 35 Year Old 1964 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Balblair 35 Year Old 1964 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +More affordable (£1299.95 vs £1500)
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 32 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£1500 vs £1299.95)
Who should buy Balblair?
Balblair 35 Year Old 1964 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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
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