Caol Ila 28 Year Old 1990 (cask 12536) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Springbank 10 Year Old 2007 - Local Barley
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 28 Year Old 1990 (cask 12536) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Douglas Laing
£318
Springbank 10 Year Old 2007 - Local Barley
Springbank
★ 5.00
£399
| Caol Ila 28 Year Old 1990 (cask 12536) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Springbank 10 Year Old 2007 - Local Barley | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Douglas Laing | Springbank |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.8% | 57.3% |
| Age | 28 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £317.77 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 28 Year Old 1990 (cask 12536) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Springbank 10 Year Old 2007 - Local Barley
Caol Ila 28 Year Old 1990 (cask 12536) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Springbank 10 Year Old 2007 - Local Barley
Quick verdict
Springbank 10 Year Old 2007 - Local Barley is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Caol Ila 28 Year Old 1990 (cask 12536) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £318 vs £399.
For beginners: Caol Ila 28 Year Old 1990 (cask 12536) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 28 Year Old 1990 (cask 12536) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£317.77 vs £399)
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 10 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Springbank 10 Year Old 2007 - Local Barley
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£399 vs £317.77)
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 28 Year Old 1990 (cask 12536) - 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 Springbank?
Springbank 10 Year Old 2007 - Local Barley 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 Caol Ila 28 Year Old 1990 (cask 12536) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Springbank 10 Year Old 2007 - Local Barley