Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2008 Manzanilla Cask Matured vs Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2008 Manzanilla Cask Matured
Bunnahabhain
★ 3.00
£120
Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Caol Ila
★ 5.00
£140
| Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2008 Manzanilla Cask Matured | Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | Caol Ila |
| Region | Islay | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.3% | 57.4% |
| Age | 11 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £120 | £139.95 |
| Rating | 3.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2008 Manzanilla Cask Matured
Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2008 Manzanilla Cask Matured
Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).
Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2008 Manzanilla Cask Matured is better value at £120 vs £140.
For beginners: Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2008 Manzanilla Cask Matured is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2008 Manzanilla Cask Matured
Pros
- +More affordable (£120 vs £139.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.3%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (3.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 11 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£139.95 vs £120)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2008 Manzanilla Cask Matured is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2008 Manzanilla Cask Matured
Only Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)