Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead) vs Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead)
Port Dundas
£199
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Caol Ila
★ 5.00
£250
| Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead) | Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Dundas | Caol Ila |
| Region | Lowland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.3% | 55.9% |
| Age | 31 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £199 | £250 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead)
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead)
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).
Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead) is better value at £199 vs £250.
For beginners: Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead)
Pros
- +More affordable (£199 vs £250)
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 17 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.3%) — may need water
- −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 £199)
Who should buy Port?
Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead) 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 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 Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead)
Only Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)