Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) vs Glen Mhor 34 Years Old 1975 (cask 6034) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)

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

Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)Glen Mhor 34 Years Old 1975 (cask 6034) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryLaphroaigGlen Mhor
RegionIslayHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46.6%43.7%
Age32 yr34 yr
Price£1500£1165
Rating5.00/5

Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner45/100
Value3/100

Glen Mhor 34 Years Old 1975 (cask 6034) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Mhor 34 Years Old 1975 (cask 6034) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glen Mhor 34 Years Old 1975 (cask 6034) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £1165 vs £1500.

For beginners: Glen Mhor 34 Years Old 1975 (cask 6034) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

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

  • More expensive (£1500 vs £1165)

Glen Mhor 34 Years Old 1975 (cask 6034) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£1165 vs £1500)
  • +Longer maturation (34 vs 32 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

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.

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Mhor 34 Years Old 1975 (cask 6034) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

LeatheryOld Wood

Only Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)

SmokeySherriedDried Fruit

Only Glen Mhor 34 Years Old 1975 (cask 6034) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)

Malt ExtractTobaccoNutty

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