Caol Ila 14 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 14 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Caol Ila
£66
J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt
J.G Thomson & Co.
★ 5.00
£40
| Caol Ila 14 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | J.G Thomson & Co. |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 46% |
| Age | 14 yr | NAS |
| Price | £65.5 | £39.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 14 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt
Caol Ila 14 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt
Quick verdict
J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt is better value at £40 vs £66.
For beginners: J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 14 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£65.5 vs £39.9)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£39.9 vs £65.5)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 14 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Who should buy J.G.?
J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.
Tasting notes
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Where to buy
Caol Ila 14 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange