Craigellachie 20 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) vs Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Craigellachie
£216
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Caol Ila
★ 5.00
£250
| Craigellachie 20 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) | Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Caol Ila |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Scotch | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.3% | 55.9% |
| Age | 20 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £215.5 | £250 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
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).
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) is better value at £216 vs £250.
For beginners: Craigellachie 20 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Pros
- +More affordable (£215.5 vs £250)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 17 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.3%) — 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 £215.5)
Who should buy Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) 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 Craigellachie 20 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Only Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)