Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) vs Undisclosed Speyside Distillery 29 Year Old 1992 (cask 4825) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Lagavulin
★ 5.00
£250
Undisclosed Speyside Distillery 29 Year Old 1992 (cask 4825) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Alistair Walker
£180
| Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) | Undisclosed Speyside Distillery 29 Year Old 1992 (cask 4825) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Lagavulin | Alistair Walker |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.5% | 46.9% |
| Age | 12 yr | 29 yr |
| Price | £250 | £179.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Undisclosed Speyside Distillery 29 Year Old 1992 (cask 4825) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Undisclosed Speyside Distillery 29 Year Old 1992 (cask 4825) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Quick verdict
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Undisclosed Speyside Distillery 29 Year Old 1992 (cask 4825) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is better value at £180 vs £250.
For beginners: Undisclosed Speyside Distillery 29 Year Old 1992 (cask 4825) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is more approachable (70/100 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 £179.99)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Undisclosed Speyside Distillery 29 Year Old 1992 (cask 4825) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£179.99 vs £250)
- +Longer maturation (29 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −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 Undisclosed?
Undisclosed Speyside Distillery 29 Year Old 1992 (cask 4825) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Only Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Only Undisclosed Speyside Distillery 29 Year Old 1992 (cask 4825) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)