Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release) vs Royal Salute 23 Year Old - Taiwan Exclusive
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)
Laphroaig
★ 5.00
£399
Royal Salute 23 Year Old - Taiwan Exclusive
Royal Salute
£299
| Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release) | Royal Salute 23 Year Old - Taiwan Exclusive | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Laphroaig | Royal Salute |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 48.9% | 40% |
| Age | 25 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £399 | £299 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)
Royal Salute 23 Year Old - Taiwan Exclusive
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)
Royal Salute 23 Year Old - Taiwan Exclusive
Quick verdict
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Royal Salute 23 Year Old - Taiwan Exclusive is better value at £299 vs £399.
For beginners: Royal Salute 23 Year Old - Taiwan Exclusive is more approachable (85/100 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)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 23 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£399 vs £299)
Royal Salute 23 Year Old - Taiwan Exclusive
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£299 vs £399)
Cons
- −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 Royal?
Royal Salute 23 Year Old - Taiwan Exclusive is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)
Only Royal Salute 23 Year Old - Taiwan Exclusive