Dalmore 17 Year Old 1990 (cask 9411) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dalmore 17 Year Old 1990 (cask 9411) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Dalmore
£199
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Caol Ila
★ 5.00
£250
| Dalmore 17 Year Old 1990 (cask 9411) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dalmore | Caol Ila |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59.2% | 55.9% |
| Age | 17 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £199 | £250 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Dalmore 17 Year Old 1990 (cask 9411) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Dalmore 17 Year Old 1990 (cask 9411) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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).
Dalmore 17 Year Old 1990 (cask 9411) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £199 vs £250.
For beginners: Dalmore 17 Year Old 1990 (cask 9411) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Dalmore 17 Year Old 1990 (cask 9411) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£199 vs £250)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (59.2%) — 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 Dalmore?
Dalmore 17 Year Old 1990 (cask 9411) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 Dalmore 17 Year Old 1990 (cask 9411) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Only Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)