Inverleven 1985 / 38 Year Old / Cask #563 / Connoisseurs Choice Lowland Whisky vs Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Inverleven 1985 / 38 Year Old / Cask #563 / Connoisseurs Choice Lowland Whisky
Inverleven
£1950
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Laphroaig
★ 5.00
£1500
| Inverleven 1985 / 38 Year Old / Cask #563 / Connoisseurs Choice Lowland Whisky | Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Inverleven | Laphroaig |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 46.6% |
| Age | NAS | 32 yr |
| Price | £1950 | £1500 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Inverleven 1985 / 38 Year Old / Cask #563 / Connoisseurs Choice Lowland Whisky
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Inverleven 1985 / 38 Year Old / Cask #563 / Connoisseurs Choice Lowland Whisky
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 £1950.
For beginners: Inverleven 1985 / 38 Year Old / Cask #563 / Connoisseurs Choice Lowland Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Inverleven 1985 / 38 Year Old / Cask #563 / Connoisseurs Choice Lowland Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£1950 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 £1950)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Inverleven?
Inverleven 1985 / 38 Year Old / Cask #563 / Connoisseurs Choice Lowland Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
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
Only Inverleven 1985 / 38 Year Old / Cask #563 / Connoisseurs Choice Lowland Whisky
Only Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)