Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 319461, 319462, 319463 & 319488) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 319461, 319462, 319463 & 319488) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Caol Ila
£49
Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£62
| Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 319461, 319462, 319463 & 319488) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) | Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Islay | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 50% |
| Age | 10 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £48.95 | £61.5 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 319461, 319462, 319463 & 319488) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 319461, 319462, 319463 & 319488) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight
Quick verdict
Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 319461, 319462, 319463 & 319488) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £49 vs £62.
For beginners: Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 319461, 319462, 319463 & 319488) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 319461, 319462, 319463 & 319488) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£48.95 vs £61.5)
- +Longer maturation (10 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight
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 (£61.5 vs £48.95)
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 319461, 319462, 319463 & 319488) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) 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 Bruichladdich?
Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 319461, 319462, 319463 & 319488) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
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