Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13600) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Laphroaig 15 Year Old (200th Anniversary Edition)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13600) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Cambus
£169
Laphroaig 15 Year Old (200th Anniversary Edition)
Laphroaig
★ 4.91
£199
| Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13600) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Laphroaig 15 Year Old (200th Anniversary Edition) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cambus | Laphroaig |
| Region | Lowland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 43% |
| Age | 30 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £168.95 | £199 |
| Rating | — | 4.91/5 |
Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13600) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Laphroaig 15 Year Old (200th Anniversary Edition)
Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13600) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Laphroaig 15 Year Old (200th Anniversary Edition)
Quick verdict
Laphroaig 15 Year Old (200th Anniversary Edition) is rated higher (4.91 vs 0.00).
Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13600) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £169 vs £199.
For beginners: Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13600) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13600) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£168.95 vs £199)
- +Longer maturation (30 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 £168.95)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Cambus?
Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13600) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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 Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13600) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Laphroaig 15 Year Old (200th Anniversary Edition)