Lagavulin 1990 Distillers Edition / Bot.2006 Islay Whisky vs Yamazaki 1984

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

Lagavulin 1990 Distillers Edition / Bot.2006 Islay WhiskyYamazaki 1984
DistilleryLagavulinYamazaki
Region
CountryUnited KingdomJapan
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%48%
AgeNASNAS
Price£700£899.95
Rating5.00/5

Lagavulin 1990 Distillers Edition / Bot.2006 Islay Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Yamazaki 1984

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner55/100
Value6/100

Lagavulin 1990 Distillers Edition / Bot.2006 Islay Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Yamazaki 1984

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Yamazaki 1984 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Lagavulin 1990 Distillers Edition / Bot.2006 Islay Whisky is better value at £700 vs £900.

For beginners: Lagavulin 1990 Distillers Edition / Bot.2006 Islay Whisky is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Lagavulin 1990 Distillers Edition / Bot.2006 Islay Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£700 vs £899.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Yamazaki 1984

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£899.95 vs £700)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Lagavulin?

Lagavulin 1990 Distillers Edition / Bot.2006 Islay Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Who should buy Yamazaki?

Yamazaki 1984 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Sherried

Only Lagavulin 1990 Distillers Edition / Bot.2006 Islay Whisky

SmokeyCooked FruitOilyLeathery

Only Yamazaki 1984

Old WoodVanillaToastedNutty

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