Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2015 (cask 20720) Ruby Port Finish - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Aberfeldy 15 Year Old - Napa Valley Red Wine Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2015 (cask 20720) Ruby Port Finish - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Caol Ila
£71
Aberfeldy 15 Year Old - Napa Valley Red Wine Cask Finish
Aberfeldy
★ 5.00
£63
| Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2015 (cask 20720) Ruby Port Finish - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Aberfeldy 15 Year Old - Napa Valley Red Wine Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Aberfeldy |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.4% | 43% |
| Age | 10 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £70.95 | £63.29 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2015 (cask 20720) Ruby Port Finish - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Aberfeldy 15 Year Old - Napa Valley Red Wine Cask Finish
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2015 (cask 20720) Ruby Port Finish - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Aberfeldy 15 Year Old - Napa Valley Red Wine Cask Finish
Quick verdict
Aberfeldy 15 Year Old - Napa Valley Red Wine Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Aberfeldy 15 Year Old - Napa Valley Red Wine Cask Finish is better value at £63 vs £71.
For beginners: Aberfeldy 15 Year Old - Napa Valley Red Wine Cask Finish is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2015 (cask 20720) Ruby Port Finish - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£70.95 vs £63.29)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Aberfeldy 15 Year Old - Napa Valley Red Wine Cask Finish
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£63.29 vs £70.95)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2015 (cask 20720) Ruby Port Finish - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Who should buy Aberfeldy?
Aberfeldy 15 Year Old - Napa Valley Red Wine Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2015 (cask 20720) Ruby Port Finish - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Aberfeldy 15 Year Old - Napa Valley Red Wine Cask Finish
Where to buy
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2015 (cask 20720) Ruby Port Finish - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Aberfeldy 15 Year Old - Napa Valley Red Wine Cask Finish
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange