Glendullan 1995 - Managers Choice vs Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glendullan 1995 - Managers Choice
Glendullan
£200
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Lagavulin
★ 5.00
£250
| Glendullan 1995 - Managers Choice | Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glendullan | Lagavulin |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.7% | 56.5% |
| Age | 13 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £199.61 | £250 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glendullan 1995 - Managers Choice
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Glendullan 1995 - Managers Choice
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Quick verdict
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glendullan 1995 - Managers Choice is better value at £200 vs £250.
For beginners: Glendullan 1995 - Managers Choice is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Glendullan 1995 - Managers Choice
Pros
- +More affordable (£199.61 vs £250)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — 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 £199.61)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Glendullan?
Glendullan 1995 - Managers Choice 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 Glendullan 1995 - Managers Choice
Only Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)