Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength Set / 4 Bottles Campbeltown Whisky

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

Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength Set / 4 Bottles Campbeltown Whisky
DistilleryLaphroaigSpringbank
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV46.6%40%
Age32 yrNAS
Price£1500£1200
Rating5.00/5

Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)

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

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength Set / 4 Bottles Campbeltown Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength Set / 4 Bottles Campbeltown Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength Set / 4 Bottles Campbeltown Whisky is better value at £1200 vs £1500.

For beginners: Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength Set / 4 Bottles Campbeltown Whisky is more approachable (60/100 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 £1200)

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength Set / 4 Bottles Campbeltown Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£1200 vs £1500)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 Springbank?

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength Set / 4 Bottles Campbeltown Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SmokeySherriedLeathery

Only Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)

Dried FruitOld Wood

Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength Set / 4 Bottles Campbeltown Whisky

OilyToasted

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