Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release) vs Peat's Beast 34 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)
Laphroaig
★ 5.00
£399
Peat's Beast 34 Year Old
Peat's Beast
£295
| Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release) | Peat's Beast 34 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Laphroaig | Peat's Beast |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.9% | 47.1% |
| Age | 25 yr | 34 yr |
| Price | £399 | £295 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)
Peat's Beast 34 Year Old
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)
Peat's Beast 34 Year Old
Quick verdict
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Peat's Beast 34 Year Old is better value at £295 vs £399.
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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£399 vs £295)
Peat's Beast 34 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£295 vs £399)
- +Longer maturation (34 vs 25 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 Peat's?
Peat's Beast 34 Year Old 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
Only Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)
Only Peat's Beast 34 Year Old