Arran 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 3 vs Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Arran 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 3
Arran
£150
Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Caol Ila
★ 5.00
£140
| Arran 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 3 | Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Arran | Caol Ila |
| Region | Island | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.9% | 57.4% |
| Age | 12 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £150 | £139.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Arran 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 3
Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Arran 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 3
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 0.00).
Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £140 vs £150.
For beginners: Arran 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 3 is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Arran 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 3
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£150 vs £139.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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)
- +More affordable (£139.95 vs £150)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.4%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Arran?
Arran 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 3 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 Arran 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 3
Only Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)