Glen Scotia 12 Year Old - Icons of Campbeltown Release No.1 vs Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Scotia 12 Year Old - Icons of Campbeltown Release No.1
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£120
Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Caol Ila
★ 5.00
£140
| Glen Scotia 12 Year Old - Icons of Campbeltown Release No.1 | Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Scotia | Caol Ila |
| Region | Campbeltown | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.1% | 57.4% |
| Age | 12 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £120 | £139.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glen Scotia 12 Year Old - Icons of Campbeltown Release No.1
Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Glen Scotia 12 Year Old - Icons of Campbeltown Release No.1
Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Glen Scotia 12 Year Old - Icons of Campbeltown Release No.1 is better value at £120 vs £140.
For beginners: Glen Scotia 12 Year Old - Icons of Campbeltown Release No.1 is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Glen Scotia 12 Year Old - Icons of Campbeltown Release No.1
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£120 vs £139.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.1%) — may need water
Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (57.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£139.95 vs £120)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Scotia 12 Year Old - Icons of Campbeltown Release No.1 suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 Glen Scotia 12 Year Old - Icons of Campbeltown Release No.1
Only Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Where to buy
Glen Scotia 12 Year Old - Icons of Campbeltown Release No.1
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange