Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1973 (Thompson Bros.) vs Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1973 (Thompson Bros.)
Carsebridge
£210
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Caol Ila
★ 5.00
£250
| Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1973 (Thompson Bros.) | Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Carsebridge | Caol Ila |
| Region | Lowland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 55.9% |
| Age | 46 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £210 | £250 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1973 (Thompson Bros.)
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1973 (Thompson Bros.)
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).
Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1973 (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £210 vs £250.
For beginners: Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1973 (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1973 (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +More affordable (£210 vs £250)
- +Longer maturation (46 vs 17 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — 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 £210)
Who should buy Carsebridge?
Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1973 (Thompson Bros.) 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
Only Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1973 (Thompson Bros.)
Only Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)