Glencadam 34 Year Old 1977 - Old & Rare (Douglas Laing) vs Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glencadam 34 Year Old 1977 - Old & Rare (Douglas Laing)
Glencadam
£265
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Lagavulin
★ 5.00
£250
| Glencadam 34 Year Old 1977 - Old & Rare (Douglas Laing) | Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glencadam | Lagavulin |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.8% | 56.5% |
| Age | 34 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £265.2 | £250 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glencadam 34 Year Old 1977 - Old & Rare (Douglas Laing)
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Glencadam 34 Year Old 1977 - Old & Rare (Douglas Laing)
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Quick verdict
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) is better value at £250 vs £265.
For beginners: Glencadam 34 Year Old 1977 - Old & Rare (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Glencadam 34 Year Old 1977 - Old & Rare (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (34 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£265.2 vs £250)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 affordable (£250 vs £265.2)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Glencadam?
Glencadam 34 Year Old 1977 - Old & Rare (Douglas Laing) 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 Glencadam 34 Year Old 1977 - Old & Rare (Douglas Laing)
Only Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)