Probably Speyside's Finest 50 Year Old - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) vs Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Probably Speyside's Finest 50 Year Old - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Hunter Laing
£2026
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Laphroaig
★ 5.00
£1500
| Probably Speyside's Finest 50 Year Old - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) | Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Hunter Laing | Laphroaig |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47% | 46.6% |
| Age | 50 yr | 32 yr |
| Price | £2025.5 | £1500 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Probably Speyside's Finest 50 Year Old - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Probably Speyside's Finest 50 Year Old - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
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 £2026.
For beginners: Probably Speyside's Finest 50 Year Old - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Probably Speyside's Finest 50 Year Old - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (50 vs 32 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£2025.5 vs £1500)
- −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 affordable (£1500 vs £2025.5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Probably?
Probably Speyside's Finest 50 Year Old - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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
Both taste of
Only Probably Speyside's Finest 50 Year Old - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Only Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)