Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 319090) - The Single Malts of Scotland vs The Epicurean Glasgow Edition
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 319090) - The Single Malts of Scotland
Caol Ila
£70
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition
The Epicurean
★ 5.00
£48
| Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 319090) - The Single Malts of Scotland | The Epicurean Glasgow Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | The Epicurean |
| Region | Islay | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 59.8% | 58.6% |
| Age | 11 yr | NAS |
| Price | £69.9 | £47.89 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 319090) - The Single Malts of Scotland
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 319090) - The Single Malts of Scotland
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition
Quick verdict
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition is better value at £48 vs £70.
For beginners: The Epicurean Glasgow Edition is more approachable (30/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 319090) - The Single Malts of Scotland
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (59.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£69.9 vs £47.89)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£47.89 vs £69.9)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.6%) — may need water
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 319090) - The Single Malts of Scotland 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 The?
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition 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
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Where to buy
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 319090) - The Single Malts of Scotland
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange