Caol lla 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 313187) - (Saltire Rare Malt) vs Jameson 4.5L

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

Caol lla 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 313187) - (Saltire Rare Malt)Jameson 4.5L
DistilleryCaol IlaJameson
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV48.8%40%
Age17 yrNAS
Price£146.77£169.5
Rating5.00/5

Caol lla 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 313187) - (Saltire Rare Malt)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Jameson 4.5L

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value29/100

Caol lla 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 313187) - (Saltire Rare Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Jameson 4.5L

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Jameson 4.5L is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Caol lla 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 313187) - (Saltire Rare Malt) is better value at £147 vs £170.

For beginners: Jameson 4.5L is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Caol lla 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 313187) - (Saltire Rare Malt)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£146.77 vs £169.5)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Jameson 4.5L

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£169.5 vs £146.77)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Caol?

Caol lla 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 313187) - (Saltire Rare Malt) 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 Jameson?

Jameson 4.5L suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh FruitMalt Extract

Only Caol lla 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 313187) - (Saltire Rare Malt)

SmokeyOilyMedicinal

Only Jameson 4.5L

VanillaHoneyToasted

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