Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask vs Caledonian 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 7823876) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask
Kavalan
★ 5.00
£387
Caledonian 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 7823876) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Caledonian
£430
| Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask | Caledonian 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 7823876) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kavalan | Caledonian |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Taiwan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 56.3% | 52.7% |
| Age | NAS | 34 yr |
| Price | £387.43 | £429.9 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask
Caledonian 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 7823876) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask
Caledonian 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 7823876) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Quick verdict
Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask is better value at £387 vs £430.
For beginners: Caledonian 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 7823876) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£387.43 vs £429.9)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.3%) — may need water
Caledonian 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 7823876) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£429.9 vs £387.43)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Kavalan?
Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask 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 Caledonian?
Caledonian 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 7823876) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) 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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