Hazelburn 10 Year Old 2003 - Open Day 2013 vs Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Hazelburn 10 Year Old 2003 - Open Day 2013
Springbank
£181
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Lagavulin
★ 5.00
£250
| Hazelburn 10 Year Old 2003 - Open Day 2013 | Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Lagavulin |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59% | 56.5% |
| Age | 10 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £180.83 | £250 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Hazelburn 10 Year Old 2003 - Open Day 2013
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Hazelburn 10 Year Old 2003 - Open Day 2013
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Quick verdict
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Hazelburn 10 Year Old 2003 - Open Day 2013 is better value at £181 vs £250.
For beginners: Hazelburn 10 Year Old 2003 - Open Day 2013 is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Hazelburn 10 Year Old 2003 - Open Day 2013
Pros
- +More affordable (£180.83 vs £250)
Cons
- −High ABV (59%) — 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)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£250 vs £180.83)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Hazelburn?
Hazelburn 10 Year Old 2003 - Open Day 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 Hazelburn 10 Year Old 2003 - Open Day 2013
Only Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)