Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask vs Bowmore 22 Year Old 1997 (Release No.11175) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask
Kavalan
★ 5.00
£387
Bowmore 22 Year Old 1997 (Release No.11175) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)
Bowmore
£480
| Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask | Bowmore 22 Year Old 1997 (Release No.11175) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kavalan | Bowmore |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Taiwan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.3% | 54.2% |
| Age | NAS | 22 yr |
| Price | £387.43 | £479.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask
Bowmore 22 Year Old 1997 (Release No.11175) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)
Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask
Bowmore 22 Year Old 1997 (Release No.11175) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask is better value at £387 vs £480.
For beginners: Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£387.43 vs £479.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.3%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Bowmore 22 Year Old 1997 (Release No.11175) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£479.95 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 Bowmore?
Bowmore 22 Year Old 1997 (Release No.11175) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company) 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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