Isle of Mull 18 Year Old - First Murderer (The Macbeth Collection) vs Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Isle of Mull 18 Year Old - First Murderer (The Macbeth Collection)
Elixir Distillers
£218
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Caol Ila
★ 5.00
£250
| Isle of Mull 18 Year Old - First Murderer (The Macbeth Collection) | Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Elixir Distillers | Caol Ila |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.5% | 55.9% |
| Age | 18 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £217.5 | £250 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Isle of Mull 18 Year Old - First Murderer (The Macbeth Collection)
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Isle of Mull 18 Year Old - First Murderer (The Macbeth Collection)
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).
Isle of Mull 18 Year Old - First Murderer (The Macbeth Collection) is better value at £218 vs £250.
For beginners: Isle of Mull 18 Year Old - First Murderer (The Macbeth Collection) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Isle of Mull 18 Year Old - First Murderer (The Macbeth Collection)
Pros
- +More affordable (£217.5 vs £250)
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 17 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.5%) — 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 £217.5)
Who should buy Isle?
Isle of Mull 18 Year Old - First Murderer (The Macbeth Collection) 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
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Only Isle of Mull 18 Year Old - First Murderer (The Macbeth Collection)
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