Benrinnes 11 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2020 vs Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 11 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2020
Benrinnes
£199
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Lagavulin
★ 5.00
£250
| Benrinnes 11 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2020 | Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Lagavulin |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53% | 56.5% |
| Age | 11 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £199 | £250 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 11 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2020
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Benrinnes 11 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2020
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Quick verdict
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Benrinnes 11 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2020 is better value at £199 vs £250.
For beginners: Benrinnes 11 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2020 is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 11 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2020
Pros
- +More affordable (£199 vs £250)
Cons
- −High ABV (53%) — 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)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 11 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£250 vs £199)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 11 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2020 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 Benrinnes 11 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2020
Only Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)