Tullibardine 25 Year Old vs Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2010 - Artist Collective 6.8 (La Maison du Whisky)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Tullibardine 25 Year OldCaol Ila 11 Year Old 2010 - Artist Collective 6.8 (La Maison du Whisky)
DistilleryTullibardineCaol Ila
RegionHighlandIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%59.1%
Age25 yr11 yr
Price£155£149.99
Rating5.00/5

Tullibardine 25 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner70/100
Value32/100

Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2010 - Artist Collective 6.8 (La Maison du Whisky)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

Tullibardine 25 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2010 - Artist Collective 6.8 (La Maison du Whisky)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tullibardine 25 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2010 - Artist Collective 6.8 (La Maison du Whisky) is better value at £150 vs £155.

For beginners: Tullibardine 25 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Tullibardine 25 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 11 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£155 vs £149.99)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2010 - Artist Collective 6.8 (La Maison du Whisky)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£149.99 vs £155)

Cons

  • High ABV (59.1%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Tullibardine?

Tullibardine 25 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Who should buy Caol?

Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2010 - Artist Collective 6.8 (La Maison du Whisky) 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 Tullibardine 25 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToastedNutty

Only Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2010 - Artist Collective 6.8 (La Maison du Whisky)

SmokeySherriedOily

Where to buy

Tullibardine 25 Year Old

Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2010 - Artist Collective 6.8 (La Maison du Whisky)

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