Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release) vs Pittyvaich 35 Year Old 1990 - Whiskyland Chapter Thirty (Decadent Drinks)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)
Laphroaig
★ 5.00
£399
Pittyvaich 35 Year Old 1990 - Whiskyland Chapter Thirty (Decadent Drinks)
Pittyvaich
£477
| Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release) | Pittyvaich 35 Year Old 1990 - Whiskyland Chapter Thirty (Decadent Drinks) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Laphroaig | Pittyvaich |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.9% | 44.3% |
| Age | 25 yr | 35 yr |
| Price | £399 | £476.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)
Pittyvaich 35 Year Old 1990 - Whiskyland Chapter Thirty (Decadent Drinks)
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)
Pittyvaich 35 Year Old 1990 - Whiskyland Chapter Thirty (Decadent Drinks)
Quick verdict
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release) is better value at £399 vs £477.
For beginners: Pittyvaich 35 Year Old 1990 - Whiskyland Chapter Thirty (Decadent Drinks) is more approachable (60/100 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 affordable (£399 vs £476.5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Pittyvaich 35 Year Old 1990 - Whiskyland Chapter Thirty (Decadent Drinks)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 25 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£476.5 vs £399)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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 Pittyvaich?
Pittyvaich 35 Year Old 1990 - Whiskyland Chapter Thirty (Decadent Drinks) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)
Only Pittyvaich 35 Year Old 1990 - Whiskyland Chapter Thirty (Decadent Drinks)