Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2000 Blended Irish Whiskey vs Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2000 Blended Irish Whiskey
Midleton
£1250
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Laphroaig
★ 5.00
£1500
| Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2000 Blended Irish Whiskey | Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Midleton | Laphroaig |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Irish | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 46.6% |
| Age | NAS | 32 yr |
| Price | £1250 | £1500 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2000 Blended Irish Whiskey
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2000 Blended Irish Whiskey
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Quick verdict
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2000 Blended Irish Whiskey is better value at £1250 vs £1500.
For beginners: Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2000 Blended Irish Whiskey is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2000 Blended Irish Whiskey
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£1250 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£1500 vs £1250)
Who should buy Midleton?
Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2000 Blended Irish Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Irish 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
Only Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2000 Blended Irish Whiskey
Only Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)