Tomatin 45 Year Old 1967 (cask 9315) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) vs Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tomatin 45 Year Old 1967 (cask 9315) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Tomatin
★ 5.00
£228
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Caol Ila
★ 5.00
£250
| Tomatin 45 Year Old 1967 (cask 9315) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) | Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomatin | Caol Ila |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.6% | 55.9% |
| Age | 45 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £227.7 | £250 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Tomatin 45 Year Old 1967 (cask 9315) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Tomatin 45 Year Old 1967 (cask 9315) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Quick verdict
Tomatin 45 Year Old 1967 (cask 9315) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) is better value at £228 vs £250.
For beginners: Tomatin 45 Year Old 1967 (cask 9315) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Tomatin 45 Year Old 1967 (cask 9315) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£227.7 vs £250)
- +Longer maturation (45 vs 17 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51.6%) — may need water
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£250 vs £227.7)
Who should buy Tomatin?
Tomatin 45 Year Old 1967 (cask 9315) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) 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 Tomatin 45 Year Old 1967 (cask 9315) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Only Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)