Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release) vs Longrow 8 Year Old 2001 - Open Day 2010
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)
Laphroaig
★ 5.00
£399
Longrow 8 Year Old 2001 - Open Day 2010
Springbank
£299
| Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release) | Longrow 8 Year Old 2001 - Open Day 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Laphroaig | Springbank |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.9% | 58.5% |
| Age | 25 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £399 | £299 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)
Longrow 8 Year Old 2001 - Open Day 2010
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)
Longrow 8 Year Old 2001 - Open Day 2010
Quick verdict
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Longrow 8 Year Old 2001 - Open Day 2010 is better value at £299 vs £399.
For beginners: Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
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)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£399 vs £299)
Longrow 8 Year Old 2001 - Open Day 2010
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£299 vs £399)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (58.5%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Longrow?
Longrow 8 Year Old 2001 - Open Day 2010 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
Both taste of
Only Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)
Only Longrow 8 Year Old 2001 - Open Day 2010