Littlemill 27 Year Old 1991 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.
Littlemill 27 Year Old 1991 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Littlemill
£300
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Caol Ila
★ 5.00
£250
| Littlemill 27 Year Old 1991 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Littlemill | Caol Ila |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 55.9% |
| Age | 27 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £299.95 | £250 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Littlemill 27 Year Old 1991 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Littlemill 27 Year Old 1991 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).
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) is better value at £250 vs £300.
For beginners: Littlemill 27 Year Old 1991 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Littlemill 27 Year Old 1991 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (27 vs 17 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£299.95 vs £250)
- −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 affordable (£250 vs £299.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Littlemill?
Littlemill 27 Year Old 1991 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
Both taste of
Only Littlemill 27 Year Old 1991 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)