Inchgower 13 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2007 vs Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Inchgower 13 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2007
Inchgower
£250
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Lagavulin
★ 5.00
£250
| Inchgower 13 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2007 | Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Inchgower | Lagavulin |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.9% | 56.5% |
| Age | 13 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £250 | £250 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Inchgower 13 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2007
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Inchgower 13 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2007
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Quick verdict
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) is better value at £250 vs £250.
For beginners: Inchgower 13 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2007 is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Inchgower 13 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2007
Pros
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.9%) — 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
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Inchgower?
Inchgower 13 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2007 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 Inchgower 13 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2007
Only Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Where to buy
Inchgower 13 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2007
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange