Glen Garioch 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 20251) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) vs Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Garioch 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 20251) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Glen Garioch
£181
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Caol Ila
★ 5.00
£250
| Glen Garioch 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 20251) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) | Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Garioch | Caol Ila |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.6% | 55.9% |
| Age | 27 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £180.78 | £250 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Garioch 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 20251) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Glen Garioch 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 20251) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
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).
Glen Garioch 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 20251) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £181 vs £250.
For beginners: Glen Garioch 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 20251) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Glen Garioch 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 20251) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +More affordable (£180.78 vs £250)
- +Longer maturation (27 vs 17 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (50.6%) — may need water
- −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 £180.78)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Garioch 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 20251) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) 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 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
Both taste of
Only Glen Garioch 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 20251) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
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