Tormore 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 13455) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tormore 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 13455) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Tormore
£243
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Caol Ila
★ 5.00
£250
| Tormore 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 13455) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tormore | Caol Ila |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.7% | 55.9% |
| Age | 24 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £243.1 | £250 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Tormore 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 13455) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Tormore 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 13455) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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).
Tormore 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 13455) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £243 vs £250.
For beginners: Tormore 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 13455) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Tormore 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 13455) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£243.1 vs £250)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 17 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (50.7%) — 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 £243.1)
Who should buy Tormore?
Tormore 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 13455) - Xtra Old Particular (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 Tormore 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 13455) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)