Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release) vs Secret Islay 32 Year Old 1990 (cask 4367) - Field Trip Collection (Swell de Spirits)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)
Laphroaig
★ 5.00
£399
Secret Islay 32 Year Old 1990 (cask 4367) - Field Trip Collection (Swell de Spirits)
Swell de Spirits
★ 4.00
£299
| Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release) | Secret Islay 32 Year Old 1990 (cask 4367) - Field Trip Collection (Swell de Spirits) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Laphroaig | Swell de Spirits |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | France |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.9% | 50.7% |
| Age | 25 yr | 32 yr |
| Price | £399 | £299 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)
Secret Islay 32 Year Old 1990 (cask 4367) - Field Trip Collection (Swell de Spirits)
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)
Secret Islay 32 Year Old 1990 (cask 4367) - Field Trip Collection (Swell de Spirits)
Quick verdict
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Secret Islay 32 Year Old 1990 (cask 4367) - Field Trip Collection (Swell de Spirits) is better value at £299 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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£399 vs £299)
Secret Islay 32 Year Old 1990 (cask 4367) - Field Trip Collection (Swell de Spirits)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£299 vs £399)
- +Longer maturation (32 vs 25 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.7%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 Secret?
Secret Islay 32 Year Old 1990 (cask 4367) - Field Trip Collection (Swell de Spirits) 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 Secret Islay 32 Year Old 1990 (cask 4367) - Field Trip Collection (Swell de Spirits)