Tormore 26 Year Old 1995 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) vs Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tormore 26 Year Old 1995 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Tormore
£190
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Caol Ila
★ 5.00
£250
| Tormore 26 Year Old 1995 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) | Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tormore | Caol Ila |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 44.1% | 55.9% |
| Age | 26 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £189.95 | £250 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Tormore 26 Year Old 1995 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Tormore 26 Year Old 1995 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
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).
Tormore 26 Year Old 1995 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) is better value at £190 vs £250.
For beginners: Tormore 26 Year Old 1995 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Tormore 26 Year Old 1995 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +More affordable (£189.95 vs £250)
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 17 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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
- −More expensive (£250 vs £189.95)
Who should buy Tormore?
Tormore 26 Year Old 1995 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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
Only Tormore 26 Year Old 1995 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Only Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)