Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) vs Rosebank 20 Year Old 1981 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Laphroaig
★ 5.00
£1500
Rosebank 20 Year Old 1981 - Rare Malts
Rosebank
£1250
| Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) | Rosebank 20 Year Old 1981 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Laphroaig | Rosebank |
| Region | Islay | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46.6% | 62.3% |
| Age | 32 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £1500 | £1250 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Rosebank 20 Year Old 1981 - Rare Malts
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Rosebank 20 Year Old 1981 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Rosebank 20 Year Old 1981 - Rare Malts is better value at £1250 vs £1500.
For beginners: Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) is more approachable (45/100 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 20 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£1500 vs £1250)
Rosebank 20 Year Old 1981 - Rare Malts
Pros
- +More affordable (£1250 vs £1500)
Cons
- −High ABV (62.3%) — may need water
- −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 Rosebank?
Rosebank 20 Year Old 1981 - Rare Malts 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
Only Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Only Rosebank 20 Year Old 1981 - Rare Malts