Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release) vs St. Magdalene 23 Year Old 1982 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)
Laphroaig
★ 5.00
£399
St. Magdalene 23 Year Old 1982 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
St. Magdalene
£500
| Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release) | St. Magdalene 23 Year Old 1982 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Laphroaig | St. Magdalene |
| Region | Islay | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.9% | 50% |
| Age | 25 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £399 | £500 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)
St. Magdalene 23 Year Old 1982 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)
St. Magdalene 23 Year Old 1982 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
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 £500.
For beginners: St. Magdalene 23 Year Old 1982 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (55/100 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 £500)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
St. Magdalene 23 Year Old 1982 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£500 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 St.?
St. Magdalene 23 Year Old 1982 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
Tasting notes
Only Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)
Only St. Magdalene 23 Year Old 1982 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)