Peat's Beast 34 Year Old vs Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Peat's Beast 34 Year Old
Peat's Beast
£295
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)
Laphroaig
★ 5.00
£399
| Peat's Beast 34 Year Old | Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Peat's Beast | Laphroaig |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.1% | 48.9% |
| Age | 34 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £295 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Peat's Beast 34 Year Old
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)
Peat's Beast 34 Year Old
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)
Quick verdict
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Peat's Beast 34 Year Old is better value at £295 vs £399.
For beginners: Peat's Beast 34 Year Old is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Peat's Beast 34 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£295 vs £399)
- +Longer maturation (34 vs 25 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 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 (£399 vs £295)
Who should buy Peat's?
Peat's Beast 34 Year Old 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 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 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 Peat's Beast 34 Year Old
Only Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)