Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) vs Thomas H Handy Sazerac 2012 / Bot.2018 Kentucky Straight Rye Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Laphroaig
★ 5.00
£1500
Thomas H Handy Sazerac 2012 / Bot.2018 Kentucky Straight Rye Whisky
Thomas H Handy
£1250
| Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) | Thomas H Handy Sazerac 2012 / Bot.2018 Kentucky Straight Rye Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Laphroaig | Thomas H Handy |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 46.6% | 40% |
| Age | 32 yr | NAS |
| Price | £1500 | £1250 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Thomas H Handy Sazerac 2012 / Bot.2018 Kentucky Straight Rye Whisky
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Thomas H Handy Sazerac 2012 / Bot.2018 Kentucky Straight Rye Whisky
Quick verdict
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Thomas H Handy Sazerac 2012 / Bot.2018 Kentucky Straight Rye Whisky 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£1500 vs £1250)
Thomas H Handy Sazerac 2012 / Bot.2018 Kentucky Straight Rye Whisky
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +More affordable (£1250 vs £1500)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −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 Thomas?
Thomas H Handy Sazerac 2012 / Bot.2018 Kentucky Straight Rye Whisky is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Only Thomas H Handy Sazerac 2012 / Bot.2018 Kentucky Straight Rye Whisky