Caol Ila 14 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs Big Peat 10 Year Old
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
Big Peat 10 Year Old
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£62
| Caol Ila 14 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | Big Peat 10 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Big Peat |
| Region | Islay | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 46% |
| Age | 14 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £65.5 | £61.85 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 14 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Big Peat 10 Year Old
Caol Ila 14 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Big Peat 10 Year Old
Quick verdict
Big Peat 10 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Big Peat 10 Year Old is better value at £62 vs £66.
For beginners: Big Peat 10 Year Old is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 14 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 10 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£65.5 vs £61.85)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Big Peat 10 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£61.85 vs £65.5)
Cons
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
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 Big?
Big Peat 10 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
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Where to buy
Caol Ila 14 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Big Peat 10 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange