Highland Park 45 Year Old 1968 (cask 5643) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor) vs Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 45 Year Old 1968 (cask 5643) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)
Highland Park
£1762
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Laphroaig
★ 5.00
£1500
| Highland Park 45 Year Old 1968 (cask 5643) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor) | Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Laphroaig |
| Region | Island | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 41% | 46.6% |
| Age | 45 yr | 32 yr |
| Price | £1762.37 | £1500 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Highland Park 45 Year Old 1968 (cask 5643) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Highland Park 45 Year Old 1968 (cask 5643) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Quick verdict
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) is better value at £1500 vs £1762.
For beginners: Highland Park 45 Year Old 1968 (cask 5643) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 45 Year Old 1968 (cask 5643) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (45 vs 32 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£1762.37 vs £1500)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£1500 vs £1762.37)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 45 Year Old 1968 (cask 5643) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor) 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 Laphroaig?
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Highland Park 45 Year Old 1968 (cask 5643) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)
Only Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)