Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - The Lasanta (Pre 2022) vs Malones Triple Cask Irish Whiskey

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - The Lasanta (Pre 2022)Malones Triple Cask Irish Whiskey
DistilleryGlenmorangieMalones
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV43%42%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£49.95£39.95
Rating5.00/5

Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - The Lasanta (Pre 2022)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

Malones Triple Cask Irish Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - The Lasanta (Pre 2022)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Malones Triple Cask Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Malones Triple Cask Irish Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Malones Triple Cask Irish Whiskey is better value at £40 vs £50.

For beginners: Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - The Lasanta (Pre 2022) is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - The Lasanta (Pre 2022)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £39.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Malones Triple Cask Irish Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£39.95 vs £49.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glenmorangie?

Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - The Lasanta (Pre 2022) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Who should buy Malones?

Malones Triple Cask Irish Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedVanilla

Only Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - The Lasanta (Pre 2022)

Dried FruitChocolate

Only Malones Triple Cask Irish Whiskey

Fresh FruitToasted

Where to buy

Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - The Lasanta (Pre 2022)

Malones Triple Cask Irish Whiskey

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