Laphroaig 10 Year Old 35cl vs Gabriel Boudier Creme de Menthe Green

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Laphroaig 10 Year Old 35clGabriel Boudier Creme de Menthe Green
DistilleryLaphroaigGabriel Boudier
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
Age10 yrNAS
Price£24.99£17.95
Rating4.83/5

Laphroaig 10 Year Old 35cl

Smoke67/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner70/100
Value100/100

Gabriel Boudier Creme de Menthe Green

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Laphroaig 10 Year Old 35cl

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Gabriel Boudier Creme de Menthe Green

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Laphroaig 10 Year Old 35cl is rated higher (4.83 vs 0.00).

Gabriel Boudier Creme de Menthe Green is better value at £18 vs £25.

For beginners: Gabriel Boudier Creme de Menthe Green is more approachable (85/100 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 £17.95)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Gabriel Boudier Creme de Menthe Green

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£17.95 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 Menthe Green suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Only Laphroaig 10 Year Old 35cl

SmokeyMedicinalKippery

Only Gabriel Boudier Creme de Menthe Green

VegetativeFresh Fruit

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