Caroni 1998 / 22 Year Old / Balas Bhaggan Employees 4th Rel vs Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caroni 1998 / 22 Year Old / Balas Bhaggan Employees 4th Rel
Caroni
£1500
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Laphroaig
★ 5.00
£1500
| Caroni 1998 / 22 Year Old / Balas Bhaggan Employees 4th Rel | Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caroni | Laphroaig |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 46.6% |
| Age | NAS | 32 yr |
| Price | £1500 | £1500 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caroni 1998 / 22 Year Old / Balas Bhaggan Employees 4th Rel
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Caroni 1998 / 22 Year Old / Balas Bhaggan Employees 4th Rel
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Quick verdict
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) is better value at £1500 vs £1500.
For beginners: Caroni 1998 / 22 Year Old / Balas Bhaggan Employees 4th Rel is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Caroni 1998 / 22 Year Old / Balas Bhaggan Employees 4th Rel
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
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
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Caroni?
Caroni 1998 / 22 Year Old / Balas Bhaggan Employees 4th Rel suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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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