Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) vs Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2014 Blended Irish Whiskey

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2014 Blended Irish Whiskey
DistilleryLaphroaigMidleton
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle MaltIrish
ABV46.6%40%
Age32 yrNAS
Price£1500£1500
Rating5.00/5

Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner45/100
Value3/100

Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2014 Blended Irish Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2014 Blended Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2014 Blended Irish Whiskey is better value at £1500 vs £1500.

For beginners: Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2014 Blended Irish Whiskey is more approachable (70/100 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2014 Blended Irish Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Midleton?

Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2014 Blended Irish Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Irish character.

Tasting notes

Only Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)

SmokeySherriedDried FruitLeatheryOld Wood

Only Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2014 Blended Irish Whiskey

HoneyVanillaCooked FruitToasted

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