Balvenie 17 Year Old Sherry Oak vs Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balvenie 17 Year Old Sherry Oak
Balvenie
£1299
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Laphroaig
★ 5.00
£1500
| Balvenie 17 Year Old Sherry Oak | Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Laphroaig |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 46.6% |
| Age | 17 yr | 32 yr |
| Price | £1299 | £1500 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Balvenie 17 Year Old Sherry Oak
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Balvenie 17 Year Old Sherry Oak
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Quick verdict
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Balvenie 17 Year Old Sherry Oak is better value at £1299 vs £1500.
For beginners: Balvenie 17 Year Old Sherry Oak is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Balvenie 17 Year Old Sherry Oak
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£1299 vs £1500)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (32 vs 17 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£1500 vs £1299)
Who should buy Balvenie?
Balvenie 17 Year Old Sherry Oak 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 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.
Tasting notes
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Only Balvenie 17 Year Old Sherry Oak
Only Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)