Glengoyne 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Pre 2013 vs Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glengoyne 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Pre 2013
Glengoyne
★ 4.75
£199
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Lagavulin
★ 5.00
£250
| Glengoyne 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Pre 2013 | Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glengoyne | Lagavulin |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.2% | 56.5% |
| Age | 12 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £199 | £250 |
| Rating | 4.75/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glengoyne 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Pre 2013
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Glengoyne 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Pre 2013
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Quick verdict
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.75).
Glengoyne 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Pre 2013 is better value at £199 vs £250.
For beginners: Glengoyne 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Pre 2013 is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Glengoyne 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Pre 2013
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£199 vs £250)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.2%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.8 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +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)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Pre 2013 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 Glengoyne 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Pre 2013
Only Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)