Kilkerran 9 Year Old - Open Day 2015 (35cl) vs Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kilkerran 9 Year Old - Open Day 2015 (35cl)
Kilkerran
£199
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Lagavulin
★ 5.00
£250
| Kilkerran 9 Year Old - Open Day 2015 (35cl) | Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kilkerran | Lagavulin |
| Region | Campbeltown | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.3% | 56.5% |
| Age | 9 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £199 | £250 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Kilkerran 9 Year Old - Open Day 2015 (35cl)
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Kilkerran 9 Year Old - Open Day 2015 (35cl)
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Quick verdict
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Kilkerran 9 Year Old - Open Day 2015 (35cl) is better value at £199 vs £250.
For beginners: Kilkerran 9 Year Old - Open Day 2015 (35cl) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Kilkerran 9 Year Old - Open Day 2015 (35cl)
Pros
- +More affordable (£199 vs £250)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (58.3%) — 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)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£250 vs £199)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Kilkerran?
Kilkerran 9 Year Old - Open Day 2015 (35cl) 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 Kilkerran 9 Year Old - Open Day 2015 (35cl)
Only Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)