Dallas Dhu 12 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) - 1990s vs Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dallas Dhu 12 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) - 1990s
Dallas Dhu
£299
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Caol Ila
★ 5.00
£250
| Dallas Dhu 12 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) - 1990s | Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dallas Dhu | Caol Ila |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 55.9% |
| Age | 12 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £299 | £250 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Dallas Dhu 12 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) - 1990s
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Dallas Dhu 12 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) - 1990s
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: Dallas Dhu 12 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) - 1990s is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Dallas Dhu 12 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) - 1990s
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)
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Dallas?
Dallas Dhu 12 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) - 1990s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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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