Bunnahabhain 1990 / 32 Year Old / Oloroso Butt /Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Islay Whisky vs Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Bunnahabhain 1990 / 32 Year Old / Oloroso Butt /Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Islay WhiskyLaphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
DistilleryBunnahabhainLaphroaig
RegionIslay
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%46.6%
AgeNAS32 yr
Price£1370£1500
Rating5.00/5

Bunnahabhain 1990 / 32 Year Old / Oloroso Butt /Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Islay Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness52/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner45/100
Value3/100

Bunnahabhain 1990 / 32 Year Old / Oloroso Butt /Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Islay Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Bunnahabhain 1990 / 32 Year Old / Oloroso Butt /Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Islay Whisky is better value at £1370 vs £1500.

For beginners: Bunnahabhain 1990 / 32 Year Old / Oloroso Butt /Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Islay Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Bunnahabhain 1990 / 32 Year Old / Oloroso Butt /Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Islay Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£1370 vs £1500)

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 £1370)

Who should buy Bunnahabhain?

Bunnahabhain 1990 / 32 Year Old / Oloroso Butt /Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Islay Whisky 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

Both taste of

Sherried

Only Bunnahabhain 1990 / 32 Year Old / Oloroso Butt /Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Islay Whisky

ChocolateNuttyCooked FruitMalt Extract

Only Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)

SmokeyDried FruitLeatheryOld Wood

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