Caol Ila 12 Year Old 1999 Unpeated (Special Release 2011) vs Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 12 Year Old 1999 Unpeated (Special Release 2011)
Caol Ila
£150
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela
Bladnoch
★ 5.00
£120
| Caol Ila 12 Year Old 1999 Unpeated (Special Release 2011) | Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Bladnoch |
| Region | Islay | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 64% | 46.7% |
| Age | 12 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £150 | £120 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 12 Year Old 1999 Unpeated (Special Release 2011)
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela
Caol Ila 12 Year Old 1999 Unpeated (Special Release 2011)
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela
Quick verdict
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela is better value at £120 vs £150.
For beginners: Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 12 Year Old 1999 Unpeated (Special Release 2011)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (64%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£150 vs £120)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 12 Year Old 1999 Unpeated (Special Release 2011) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Who should buy Bladnoch?
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Caol Ila 12 Year Old 1999 Unpeated (Special Release 2011)
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