Cooley 13 Year Old - World Whiskies (WM Cadenhead) vs Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cooley 13 Year Old - World Whiskies (WM Cadenhead)
Cooley
£140
Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Caol Ila
★ 5.00
£140
| Cooley 13 Year Old - World Whiskies (WM Cadenhead) | Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cooley | Caol Ila |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 60.6% | 57.4% |
| Age | 13 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £140 | £139.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Cooley 13 Year Old - World Whiskies (WM Cadenhead)
Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Cooley 13 Year Old - World Whiskies (WM Cadenhead)
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 £140.
For beginners: Cooley 13 Year Old - World Whiskies (WM Cadenhead) is more approachable (20/100 beginner score).
Cooley 13 Year Old - World Whiskies (WM Cadenhead)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (60.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£140 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 £140)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.4%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Cooley?
Cooley 13 Year Old - World Whiskies (WM Cadenhead) 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
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Only Cooley 13 Year Old - World Whiskies (WM Cadenhead)
Only Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)