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

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

Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2015 Blended Irish Whiskey
DistilleryLaphroaigMidleton
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle MaltIrish
ABV46.6%40%
Age32 yrNAS
Price£1500£1100
Rating5.00/5

Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)

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

Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2015 Blended Irish Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness78/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2015 Blended Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2015 Blended Irish Whiskey is better value at £1100 vs £1500.

For beginners: Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2015 Blended Irish Whiskey is more approachable (85/100 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

  • More expensive (£1500 vs £1100)

Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2015 Blended Irish Whiskey

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£1100 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 Midleton?

Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2015 Blended Irish Whiskey is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedOld Wood

Only Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)

SmokeyDried FruitLeathery

Only Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2015 Blended Irish Whiskey

VanillaHoney

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