Aultmore 35 Year Old 1982 (cask 1575) (Adelphi) vs Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aultmore 35 Year Old 1982 (cask 1575) (Adelphi)
Aultmore
£335
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)
Laphroaig
★ 5.00
£399
| Aultmore 35 Year Old 1982 (cask 1575) (Adelphi) | Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aultmore | Laphroaig |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.8% | 48.9% |
| Age | 35 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £334.63 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aultmore 35 Year Old 1982 (cask 1575) (Adelphi)
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)
Aultmore 35 Year Old 1982 (cask 1575) (Adelphi)
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).
Aultmore 35 Year Old 1982 (cask 1575) (Adelphi) is better value at £335 vs £399.
For beginners: Aultmore 35 Year Old 1982 (cask 1575) (Adelphi) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Aultmore 35 Year Old 1982 (cask 1575) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +More affordable (£334.63 vs £399)
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 25 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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 £334.63)
Who should buy Aultmore?
Aultmore 35 Year Old 1982 (cask 1575) (Adelphi) 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 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 Aultmore 35 Year Old 1982 (cask 1575) (Adelphi)
Only Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)