Laphroaig 10 Year Old 35cl vs Gabriel Boudier Creme de Cassis de Dijon / Half Litre
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Laphroaig 10 Year Old 35cl
Laphroaig
★ 4.83
£25
Gabriel Boudier Creme de Cassis de Dijon / Half Litre
Gabriel Boudier
£18
| Laphroaig 10 Year Old 35cl | Gabriel Boudier Creme de Cassis de Dijon / Half Litre | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Laphroaig | Gabriel Boudier |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | 10 yr | NAS |
| Price | £24.99 | £18.25 |
| Rating | 4.83/5 | — |
Laphroaig 10 Year Old 35cl
Gabriel Boudier Creme de Cassis de Dijon / Half Litre
Laphroaig 10 Year Old 35cl
Gabriel Boudier Creme de Cassis de Dijon / Half Litre
Quick verdict
Laphroaig 10 Year Old 35cl is rated higher (4.83 vs 0.00).
Gabriel Boudier Creme de Cassis de Dijon / Half Litre is better value at £18 vs £25.
For beginners: Gabriel Boudier Creme de Cassis de Dijon / Half Litre is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
Laphroaig 10 Year Old 35cl
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.8/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£24.99 vs £18.25)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Gabriel Boudier Creme de Cassis de Dijon / Half Litre
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£18.25 vs £24.99)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.8)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Laphroaig?
Laphroaig 10 Year Old 35cl suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Who should buy Gabriel?
Gabriel Boudier Creme de Cassis de Dijon / Half Litre is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Only Laphroaig 10 Year Old 35cl
Only Gabriel Boudier Creme de Cassis de Dijon / Half Litre