Jameson 2007 Rarest Vintage Reserve Blended Irish Whiskey vs Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Jameson 2007 Rarest Vintage Reserve Blended Irish WhiskeyLaphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
DistilleryJamesonLaphroaig
RegionIslay
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeIrishSingle Malt
ABV40%46.6%
AgeNAS32 yr
Price£1250£1500
Rating5.00/5

Jameson 2007 Rarest Vintage Reserve Blended Irish Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner45/100
Value3/100

Jameson 2007 Rarest Vintage Reserve Blended Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Jameson 2007 Rarest Vintage Reserve Blended Irish Whiskey is better value at £1250 vs £1500.

For beginners: Jameson 2007 Rarest Vintage Reserve Blended Irish Whiskey is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Jameson 2007 Rarest Vintage Reserve Blended Irish Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£1250 vs £1500)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£1500 vs £1250)

Who should buy Jameson?

Jameson 2007 Rarest Vintage Reserve Blended Irish Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Irish 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

Both taste of

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Jameson 2007 Rarest Vintage Reserve Blended Irish Whiskey

Cooked FruitHoney

Only Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)

SmokeyLeatheryOld Wood

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