Auchroisk 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 3654) - Kingsbury vs Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Auchroisk 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 3654) - Kingsbury
Auchroisk
£184
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Lagavulin
★ 5.00
£250
| Auchroisk 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 3654) - Kingsbury | Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Auchroisk | Lagavulin |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 62.6% | 56.5% |
| Age | 27 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £184.43 | £250 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Auchroisk 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 3654) - Kingsbury
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Auchroisk 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 3654) - Kingsbury
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Quick verdict
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Auchroisk 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 3654) - Kingsbury is better value at £184 vs £250.
For beginners: Auchroisk 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 3654) - Kingsbury is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Auchroisk 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 3654) - Kingsbury
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£184.43 vs £250)
- +Longer maturation (27 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (62.6%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£250 vs £184.43)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Auchroisk?
Auchroisk 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 3654) - Kingsbury suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 Auchroisk 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 3654) - Kingsbury
Only Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)