Imperial 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 104355) - Monologue (Chapter 7) vs Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Imperial 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 104355) - Monologue (Chapter 7)
Imperial
£203
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Lagavulin
★ 5.00
£250
| Imperial 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 104355) - Monologue (Chapter 7) | Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Imperial | Lagavulin |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.1% | 56.5% |
| Age | 22 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £203.16 | £250 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Imperial 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 104355) - Monologue (Chapter 7)
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Imperial 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 104355) - Monologue (Chapter 7)
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Quick verdict
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Imperial 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 104355) - Monologue (Chapter 7) is better value at £203 vs £250.
For beginners: Imperial 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 104355) - Monologue (Chapter 7) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Imperial 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 104355) - Monologue (Chapter 7)
Pros
- +More affordable (£203.16 vs £250)
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.1%) — 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 £203.16)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Imperial?
Imperial 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 104355) - Monologue (Chapter 7) 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 Imperial 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 104355) - Monologue (Chapter 7)
Only Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)