Caperdonich 22 Year Old 1995 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caperdonich 22 Year Old 1995 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Caperdonich
£190
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Caol Ila
★ 5.00
£250
| Caperdonich 22 Year Old 1995 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caperdonich | Caol Ila |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.6% | 55.9% |
| Age | 22 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £189.95 | £250 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caperdonich 22 Year Old 1995 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Caperdonich 22 Year Old 1995 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Quick verdict
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Caperdonich 22 Year Old 1995 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £190 vs £250.
For beginners: Caperdonich 22 Year Old 1995 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Caperdonich 22 Year Old 1995 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +More affordable (£189.95 vs £250)
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 17 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£250 vs £189.95)
Who should buy Caperdonich?
Caperdonich 22 Year Old 1995 Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) 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 Caperdonich 22 Year Old 1995 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)