Auchentoshan 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 100391) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) vs Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Auchentoshan 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 100391) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Auchentoshan
£307
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Lagavulin
★ 5.00
£250
| Auchentoshan 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 100391) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) | Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Auchentoshan | Lagavulin |
| Region | Lowland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.9% | 56.5% |
| Age | 25 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £306.75 | £250 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Auchentoshan 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 100391) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Auchentoshan 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 100391) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Quick verdict
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) is better value at £250 vs £307.
For beginners: Auchentoshan 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 100391) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Auchentoshan 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 100391) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£306.75 vs £250)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£250 vs £306.75)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Auchentoshan?
Auchentoshan 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 100391) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Who should buy Lagavulin?
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Auchentoshan 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 100391) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Only Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Where to buy
Auchentoshan 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 100391) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange