Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 23885) - Lost Drams Collection (Valinch & Mallet) vs Laphroaig 15 Year Old (200th Anniversary Edition)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 23885) - Lost Drams Collection (Valinch & Mallet)
Caledonian
£154
Laphroaig 15 Year Old (200th Anniversary Edition)
Laphroaig
★ 4.91
£199
| Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 23885) - Lost Drams Collection (Valinch & Mallet) | Laphroaig 15 Year Old (200th Anniversary Edition) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caledonian | Laphroaig |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.7% | 43% |
| Age | 29 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £154.49 | £199 |
| Rating | — | 4.91/5 |
Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 23885) - Lost Drams Collection (Valinch & Mallet)
Laphroaig 15 Year Old (200th Anniversary Edition)
Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 23885) - Lost Drams Collection (Valinch & Mallet)
Laphroaig 15 Year Old (200th Anniversary Edition)
Quick verdict
Laphroaig 15 Year Old (200th Anniversary Edition) is rated higher (4.91 vs 0.00).
Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 23885) - Lost Drams Collection (Valinch & Mallet) is better value at £154 vs £199.
For beginners: Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 23885) - Lost Drams Collection (Valinch & Mallet) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 23885) - Lost Drams Collection (Valinch & Mallet)
Pros
- +More affordable (£154.49 vs £199)
- +Longer maturation (29 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.9)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Laphroaig 15 Year Old (200th Anniversary Edition)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.9/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£199 vs £154.49)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Caledonian?
Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 23885) - Lost Drams Collection (Valinch & Mallet) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain character.
Who should buy Laphroaig?
Laphroaig 15 Year Old (200th Anniversary Edition) 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 Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 23885) - Lost Drams Collection (Valinch & Mallet)
Only Laphroaig 15 Year Old (200th Anniversary Edition)