Cameronbridge 26 Year Old (Special Release 2022) vs Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cameronbridge 26 Year Old (Special Release 2022)
Cameron Bridge
★ 5.00
£275
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Lagavulin
★ 5.00
£250
| Cameronbridge 26 Year Old (Special Release 2022) | Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cameron Bridge | Lagavulin |
| Region | Lowland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.2% | 56.5% |
| Age | 26 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £275 | £250 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Cameronbridge 26 Year Old (Special Release 2022)
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Cameronbridge 26 Year Old (Special Release 2022)
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Quick verdict
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) is better value at £250 vs £275.
For beginners: Cameronbridge 26 Year Old (Special Release 2022) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Cameronbridge 26 Year Old (Special Release 2022)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£275 vs £250)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£250 vs £275)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Cameronbridge?
Cameronbridge 26 Year Old (Special Release 2022) 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.
Who should buy Lagavulin?
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) 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
Only Cameronbridge 26 Year Old (Special Release 2022)
Only Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Where to buy
Cameronbridge 26 Year Old (Special Release 2022)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange