Glentauchers 29 Year Old 1995 (cask 5075) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glentauchers 29 Year Old 1995 (cask 5075) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Glentauchers
£285
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Caol Ila
★ 5.00
£250
| Glentauchers 29 Year Old 1995 (cask 5075) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glentauchers | Caol Ila |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.7% | 55.9% |
| Age | 29 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £284.95 | £250 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glentauchers 29 Year Old 1995 (cask 5075) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Glentauchers 29 Year Old 1995 (cask 5075) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
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).
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) is better value at £250 vs £285.
For beginners: Glentauchers 29 Year Old 1995 (cask 5075) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Glentauchers 29 Year Old 1995 (cask 5075) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (29 vs 17 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£284.95 vs £250)
- −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 affordable (£250 vs £284.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Glentauchers?
Glentauchers 29 Year Old 1995 (cask 5075) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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 Glentauchers 29 Year Old 1995 (cask 5075) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Only Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)