Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) vs Säntis 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 13) with 2x Glasses
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Lagavulin
★ 5.00
£250
Säntis 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 13) with 2x Glasses
Säntis Malt
£195
| Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) | Säntis 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 13) with 2x Glasses | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Lagavulin | Säntis Malt |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Switzerland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.5% | 65.4% |
| Age | 12 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £250 | £195 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Säntis 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 13) with 2x Glasses
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Säntis 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 13) with 2x Glasses
Quick verdict
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Säntis 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 13) with 2x Glasses is better value at £195 vs £250.
For beginners: Säntis 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 13) with 2x Glasses is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£250 vs £195)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Säntis 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 13) with 2x Glasses
Pros
- +More affordable (£195 vs £250)
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (65.4%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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.
Who should buy Säntis?
Säntis 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 13) with 2x Glasses 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 Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Only Säntis 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 13) with 2x Glasses