Bollinger La Côte aux Enfants 2013 Champagne vs Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bollinger La Côte aux Enfants 2013 Champagne
Bollinger
£1075
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Laphroaig
★ 5.00
£1500
| Bollinger La Côte aux Enfants 2013 Champagne | Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bollinger | Laphroaig |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 46.6% |
| Age | NAS | 32 yr |
| Price | £1075 | £1500 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bollinger La Côte aux Enfants 2013 Champagne
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Bollinger La Côte aux Enfants 2013 Champagne
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Quick verdict
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bollinger La Côte aux Enfants 2013 Champagne is better value at £1075 vs £1500.
For beginners: Bollinger La Côte aux Enfants 2013 Champagne is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Bollinger La Côte aux Enfants 2013 Champagne
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£1075 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£1500 vs £1075)
Who should buy Bollinger?
Bollinger La Côte aux Enfants 2013 Champagne suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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
Only Bollinger La Côte aux Enfants 2013 Champagne
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