Kinclaith 32 Year Old 1963 - Private Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) vs Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)

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

Kinclaith 32 Year Old 1963 - Private Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
DistilleryKinclaithLaphroaig
RegionLowlandIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%46.6%
Age32 yr32 yr
Price£1400£1500
Rating5.00/5

Kinclaith 32 Year Old 1963 - Private Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)

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

Kinclaith 32 Year Old 1963 - Private Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Kinclaith 32 Year Old 1963 - Private Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) is better value at £1400 vs £1500.

For beginners: Kinclaith 32 Year Old 1963 - Private Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Kinclaith 32 Year Old 1963 - Private Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£1400 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 £1400)

Who should buy Kinclaith?

Kinclaith 32 Year Old 1963 - Private Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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

Old WoodSherriedDried Fruit

Only Kinclaith 32 Year Old 1963 - Private Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)

NuttyChocolate

Only Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)

SmokeyLeathery

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