Lagavulin 20 Year Old vs Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road

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

Lagavulin 20 Year OldJura 22 Year Old - One for the Road
DistilleryLagavulinJura
RegionIslayIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.1%47%
Age20 yr22 yr
Price£355.95£299
Rating5.00/5

Lagavulin 20 Year Old

Smoke68/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner45/100
Value17/100

Lagavulin 20 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road is better value at £299 vs £356.

For beginners: Lagavulin 20 Year Old is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Lagavulin 20 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£355.95 vs £299)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£299 vs £355.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Lagavulin?

Lagavulin 20 Year Old 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 Jura?

Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SmokeyOld Wood

Only Lagavulin 20 Year Old

LeatherySherriedMedicinal

Only Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road

Dried FruitToasted

Where to buy

Lagavulin 20 Year Old

Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road

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