Laphroaig 34 Year Old - The Ian Hunter Story Book 4: Malt Master vs Yamazaki 1984

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

Laphroaig 34 Year Old - The Ian Hunter Story Book 4: Malt MasterYamazaki 1984
DistilleryLaphroaigYamazaki
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46.2%48%
Age34 yrNAS
Price£1200£899.95
Rating5.00/5

Laphroaig 34 Year Old - The Ian Hunter Story Book 4: Malt Master

Smoke68/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Yamazaki 1984

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner55/100
Value6/100

Laphroaig 34 Year Old - The Ian Hunter Story Book 4: Malt Master

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Yamazaki 1984

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Yamazaki 1984 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Yamazaki 1984 is better value at £900 vs £1200.

For beginners: Yamazaki 1984 is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Laphroaig 34 Year Old - The Ian Hunter Story Book 4: Malt Master

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£1200 vs £899.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Yamazaki 1984

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£899.95 vs £1200)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Laphroaig?

Laphroaig 34 Year Old - The Ian Hunter Story Book 4: Malt Master 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 Yamazaki?

Yamazaki 1984 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedOld Wood

Only Laphroaig 34 Year Old - The Ian Hunter Story Book 4: Malt Master

SmokeyMedicinalLeathery

Only Yamazaki 1984

VanillaToastedNutty

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