Edradour 18 Year Old 1993 (cask 8/737/3) Sauturnes Finish Cask vs Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Edradour 18 Year Old 1993 (cask 8/737/3) Sauturnes Finish Cask
Edradour
£185
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Lagavulin
★ 5.00
£250
| Edradour 18 Year Old 1993 (cask 8/737/3) Sauturnes Finish Cask | Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Edradour | Lagavulin |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.5% | 56.5% |
| Age | 18 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £184.63 | £250 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Edradour 18 Year Old 1993 (cask 8/737/3) Sauturnes Finish Cask
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Edradour 18 Year Old 1993 (cask 8/737/3) Sauturnes Finish Cask
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Quick verdict
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Edradour 18 Year Old 1993 (cask 8/737/3) Sauturnes Finish Cask is better value at £185 vs £250.
For beginners: Edradour 18 Year Old 1993 (cask 8/737/3) Sauturnes Finish Cask is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Edradour 18 Year Old 1993 (cask 8/737/3) Sauturnes Finish Cask
Pros
- +More affordable (£184.63 vs £250)
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£250 vs £184.63)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Edradour?
Edradour 18 Year Old 1993 (cask 8/737/3) Sauturnes Finish Cask 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 Edradour 18 Year Old 1993 (cask 8/737/3) Sauturnes Finish Cask
Only Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)