The Epicurean Glasgow Edition vs Caol Ila 5 Year Old 2018 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition
The Epicurean
★ 5.00
£48
Caol Ila 5 Year Old 2018 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Caol Ila
£62
| The Epicurean Glasgow Edition | Caol Ila 5 Year Old 2018 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Epicurean | Caol Ila |
| Region | Lowland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.6% | 51.5% |
| Age | NAS | 5 yr |
| Price | £47.89 | £61.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition
Caol Ila 5 Year Old 2018 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition
Caol Ila 5 Year Old 2018 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Quick verdict
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition is better value at £48 vs £62.
For beginners: Caol Ila 5 Year Old 2018 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£47.89 vs £61.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.6%) — may need water
Caol Ila 5 Year Old 2018 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£61.95 vs £47.89)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy The?
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition 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 5 Year Old 2018 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) 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 The Epicurean Glasgow Edition
Only Caol Ila 5 Year Old 2018 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Where to buy
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Caol Ila 5 Year Old 2018 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange