Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release) vs Aultmore 35 Year Old 1982 (cask 1575) (Adelphi)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)
Laphroaig
★ 5.00
£399
Aultmore 35 Year Old 1982 (cask 1575) (Adelphi)
Aultmore
£335
| Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release) | Aultmore 35 Year Old 1982 (cask 1575) (Adelphi) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Laphroaig | Aultmore |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.9% | 54.8% |
| Age | 25 yr | 35 yr |
| Price | £399 | £334.63 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)
Aultmore 35 Year Old 1982 (cask 1575) (Adelphi)
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)
Aultmore 35 Year Old 1982 (cask 1575) (Adelphi)
Quick verdict
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Aultmore 35 Year Old 1982 (cask 1575) (Adelphi) is better value at £335 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£399 vs £334.63)
Aultmore 35 Year Old 1982 (cask 1575) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +More affordable (£334.63 vs £399)
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 25 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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 Aultmore?
Aultmore 35 Year Old 1982 (cask 1575) (Adelphi) 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 Aultmore 35 Year Old 1982 (cask 1575) (Adelphi)