Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road vs Laphroaig 15 Year Old 2004 (Release No.11694) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road
Jura
★ 5.00
£299
Laphroaig 15 Year Old 2004 (Release No.11694) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)
Laphroaig
£265
| Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road | Laphroaig 15 Year Old 2004 (Release No.11694) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Jura | Laphroaig |
| Region | Island | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47% | 50% |
| Age | 22 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £299 | £264.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road
Laphroaig 15 Year Old 2004 (Release No.11694) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)
Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road
Laphroaig 15 Year Old 2004 (Release No.11694) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Laphroaig 15 Year Old 2004 (Release No.11694) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company) is better value at £265 vs £299.
For beginners: Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£299 vs £264.95)
Laphroaig 15 Year Old 2004 (Release No.11694) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£264.95 vs £299)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Jura?
Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.
Who should buy Laphroaig?
Laphroaig 15 Year Old 2004 (Release No.11694) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
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Only Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road
Only Laphroaig 15 Year Old 2004 (Release No.11694) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)