Aberlour-Glenlivet 9 Year Old / Bot.1970s Speyside Whisky vs Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aberlour-Glenlivet 9 Year Old / Bot.1970s Speyside Whisky
Aberlour
£299
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Caol Ila
★ 5.00
£250
| Aberlour-Glenlivet 9 Year Old / Bot.1970s Speyside Whisky | Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aberlour | Caol Ila |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 55.9% |
| Age | NAS | 17 yr |
| Price | £299 | £250 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aberlour-Glenlivet 9 Year Old / Bot.1970s Speyside Whisky
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Aberlour-Glenlivet 9 Year Old / Bot.1970s Speyside Whisky
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 £299.
For beginners: Aberlour-Glenlivet 9 Year Old / Bot.1970s Speyside Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Aberlour-Glenlivet 9 Year Old / Bot.1970s Speyside Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£299 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 £299)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Aberlour-Glenlivet?
Aberlour-Glenlivet 9 Year Old / Bot.1970s Speyside Whisky 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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Where to buy
Aberlour-Glenlivet 9 Year Old / Bot.1970s Speyside Whisky
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange