GlenAllachie 21 Year Old - Batch 1 vs Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
GlenAllachie 21 Year Old - Batch 1
GlenAllachie
★ 5.00
£200
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Lagavulin
★ 5.00
£250
| GlenAllachie 21 Year Old - Batch 1 | Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | GlenAllachie | Lagavulin |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.4% | 56.5% |
| Age | 21 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £199.95 | £250 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
GlenAllachie 21 Year Old - Batch 1
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
GlenAllachie 21 Year Old - Batch 1
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Quick verdict
GlenAllachie 21 Year Old - Batch 1 is better value at £200 vs £250.
For beginners: GlenAllachie 21 Year Old - Batch 1 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
GlenAllachie 21 Year Old - Batch 1
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£199.95 vs £250)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.4%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£250 vs £199.95)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy GlenAllachie?
GlenAllachie 21 Year Old - Batch 1 suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 21 Year Old - Batch 1
Only Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)