Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) vs Macallan 25 Year Old 1993 - North Star Spirits
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Laphroaig
★ 5.00
£1500
Macallan 25 Year Old 1993 - North Star Spirits
The Macallan
£1495
| Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) | Macallan 25 Year Old 1993 - North Star Spirits | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Laphroaig | The Macallan |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46.6% | 49.2% |
| Age | 32 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £1500 | £1495 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Macallan 25 Year Old 1993 - North Star Spirits
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Macallan 25 Year Old 1993 - North Star Spirits
Quick verdict
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Macallan 25 Year Old 1993 - North Star Spirits is better value at £1495 vs £1500.
For beginners: Macallan 25 Year Old 1993 - North Star Spirits is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (32 vs 25 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£1500 vs £1495)
Macallan 25 Year Old 1993 - North Star Spirits
Pros
- +More affordable (£1495 vs £1500)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Laphroaig?
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 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 Macallan?
Macallan 25 Year Old 1993 - North Star Spirits 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 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Only Macallan 25 Year Old 1993 - North Star Spirits