Deanston Mill 5 Year Old / Bot.1980s Highland Whisky vs Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Deanston Mill 5 Year Old / Bot.1980s Highland Whisky
Deanston
£250
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Caol Ila
★ 5.00
£250
| Deanston Mill 5 Year Old / Bot.1980s Highland Whisky | Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | Caol Ila |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 55.9% |
| Age | NAS | 17 yr |
| Price | £250 | £250 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Deanston Mill 5 Year Old / Bot.1980s Highland Whisky
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Deanston Mill 5 Year Old / Bot.1980s Highland Whisky
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 £250.
For beginners: Deanston Mill 5 Year Old / Bot.1980s Highland Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Deanston Mill 5 Year Old / Bot.1980s Highland Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −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
Who should buy Deanston?
Deanston Mill 5 Year Old / Bot.1980s Highland Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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
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Only Deanston Mill 5 Year Old / Bot.1980s Highland Whisky
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