WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World vs Caol Ila 11 Year Old (Special Release 2024)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
WhistlePig
★ 5.00
£124
Caol Ila 11 Year Old (Special Release 2024)
Caol Ila
£100
| WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World | Caol Ila 11 Year Old (Special Release 2024) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | WhistlePig | Caol Ila |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 57.3% |
| Age | 12 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £124 | £99.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
Caol Ila 11 Year Old (Special Release 2024)
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
Caol Ila 11 Year Old (Special Release 2024)
Quick verdict
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Caol Ila 11 Year Old (Special Release 2024) is better value at £100 vs £124.
For beginners: WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£124 vs £99.5)
Caol Ila 11 Year Old (Special Release 2024)
Pros
- +More affordable (£99.5 vs £124)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.3%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy WhistlePig?
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 11 Year Old (Special Release 2024) 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 WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
Only Caol Ila 11 Year Old (Special Release 2024)
Where to buy
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Caol Ila 11 Year Old (Special Release 2024)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange