Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release) vs Longrow Red 11 Year Old - Australian Shiraz Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)
Laphroaig
★ 5.00
£399
Longrow Red 11 Year Old - Australian Shiraz Cask
Springbank
★ 5.00
£499
| Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release) | Longrow Red 11 Year Old - Australian Shiraz Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Laphroaig | Springbank |
| Region | Islay | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.9% | 53.7% |
| Age | 25 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £399 | £499 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)
Longrow Red 11 Year Old - Australian Shiraz Cask
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)
Longrow Red 11 Year Old - Australian Shiraz Cask
Quick verdict
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release) is better value at £399 vs £499.
For beginners: Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£399 vs £499)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 11 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Longrow Red 11 Year Old - Australian Shiraz Cask
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£499 vs £399)
Who should buy Laphroaig?
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Who should buy Longrow?
Longrow Red 11 Year Old - Australian Shiraz Cask 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
Both taste of
Only Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)
Only Longrow Red 11 Year Old - Australian Shiraz Cask