Mortlach 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£274
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Caol Ila
★ 5.00
£250
| Mortlach 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Caol Ila |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.6% | 55.9% |
| Age | 27 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £273.95 | £250 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Mortlach 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Quick verdict
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) is better value at £250 vs £274.
For beginners: Mortlach 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (27 vs 17 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (52.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£273.95 vs £250)
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£250 vs £273.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 Mortlach 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Where to buy
Mortlach 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange