Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release) vs Strathisla 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 205217) - Legendary Distilleries Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)
Laphroaig
★ 5.00
£399
Strathisla 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 205217) - Legendary Distilleries Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky)
Strathisla
£316
| Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release) | Strathisla 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 205217) - Legendary Distilleries Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Laphroaig | Strathisla |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.9% | 62.7% |
| Age | 25 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £399 | £316 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)
Strathisla 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 205217) - Legendary Distilleries Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky)
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)
Strathisla 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 205217) - Legendary Distilleries Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky)
Quick verdict
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Strathisla 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 205217) - Legendary Distilleries Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky) is better value at £316 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)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£399 vs £316)
Strathisla 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 205217) - Legendary Distilleries Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky)
Pros
- +More affordable (£316 vs £399)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (62.7%) — may need water
- −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 Strathisla?
Strathisla 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 205217) - Legendary Distilleries Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky) 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 Strathisla 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 205217) - Legendary Distilleries Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky)