Champagne Telmont Blanc de Blancs 2012 / Magnum vs Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Champagne Telmont Blanc de Blancs 2012 / Magnum
Telmont
£321
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Caol Ila
★ 5.00
£250
| Champagne Telmont Blanc de Blancs 2012 / Magnum | Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Telmont | Caol Ila |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 55.9% |
| Age | NAS | 17 yr |
| Price | £321 | £250 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Champagne Telmont Blanc de Blancs 2012 / Magnum
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Champagne Telmont Blanc de Blancs 2012 / Magnum
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).
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) is better value at £250 vs £321.
For beginners: Champagne Telmont Blanc de Blancs 2012 / Magnum is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Champagne Telmont Blanc de Blancs 2012 / Magnum
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£321 vs £250)
- −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 affordable (£250 vs £321)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Champagne?
Champagne Telmont Blanc de Blancs 2012 / Magnum suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
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
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