Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Glen Scotia 28 Year Old 1992 (cask 34) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Caol Ila
★ 5.00
£140
Glen Scotia 28 Year Old 1992 (cask 34) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Glen Scotia
£230
| Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Glen Scotia 28 Year Old 1992 (cask 34) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Glen Scotia |
| Region | Islay | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.4% | 55% |
| Age | 30 yr | 28 yr |
| Price | £139.95 | £230 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Glen Scotia 28 Year Old 1992 (cask 34) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Glen Scotia 28 Year Old 1992 (cask 34) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £140 vs £230.
For beginners: Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (20/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£139.95 vs £230)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.4%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Glen Scotia 28 Year Old 1992 (cask 34) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£230 vs £139.95)
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.
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Scotia 28 Year Old 1992 (cask 34) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Glen Scotia 28 Year Old 1992 (cask 34) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)