GlenAllachie 20 Year Old 2005 (cask 5391) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Hogshead (Master of Malt Exclusive) vs Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
GlenAllachie 20 Year Old 2005 (cask 5391) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Hogshead (Master of Malt Exclusive)
GlenAllachie
£201
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Lagavulin
★ 5.00
£250
| GlenAllachie 20 Year Old 2005 (cask 5391) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Hogshead (Master of Malt Exclusive) | Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | GlenAllachie | Lagavulin |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.2% | 56.5% |
| Age | 20 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £200.95 | £250 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
GlenAllachie 20 Year Old 2005 (cask 5391) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Hogshead (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
GlenAllachie 20 Year Old 2005 (cask 5391) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Hogshead (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Quick verdict
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
GlenAllachie 20 Year Old 2005 (cask 5391) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Hogshead (Master of Malt Exclusive) is better value at £201 vs £250.
For beginners: GlenAllachie 20 Year Old 2005 (cask 5391) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Hogshead (Master of Malt Exclusive) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
GlenAllachie 20 Year Old 2005 (cask 5391) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Hogshead (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Pros
- +More affordable (£200.95 vs £250)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.2%) — 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 £200.95)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy GlenAllachie?
GlenAllachie 20 Year Old 2005 (cask 5391) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Hogshead (Master of Malt Exclusive) 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 GlenAllachie 20 Year Old 2005 (cask 5391) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Hogshead (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Only Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)