Bowmore 30 Year Old (2022 Release) vs Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bowmore 30 Year Old (2022 Release)
Bowmore
£1200
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Laphroaig
★ 5.00
£1500
| Bowmore 30 Year Old (2022 Release) | Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bowmore | Laphroaig |
| Region | Islay | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45.3% | 46.6% |
| Age | 30 yr | 32 yr |
| Price | £1200 | £1500 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bowmore 30 Year Old (2022 Release)
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Bowmore 30 Year Old (2022 Release)
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Quick verdict
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bowmore 30 Year Old (2022 Release) is better value at £1200 vs £1500.
For beginners: Bowmore 30 Year Old (2022 Release) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Bowmore 30 Year Old (2022 Release)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£1200 vs £1500)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (32 vs 30 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£1500 vs £1200)
Who should buy Bowmore?
Bowmore 30 Year Old (2022 Release) 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 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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Only Bowmore 30 Year Old (2022 Release)
Only Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Where to buy
Bowmore 30 Year Old (2022 Release)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange