Auchentoshan 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 100391) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) vs Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Auchentoshan 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 100391) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Auchentoshan
£307
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Caol Ila
★ 5.00
£250
| Auchentoshan 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 100391) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) | Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Auchentoshan | Caol Ila |
| Region | Lowland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.9% | 55.9% |
| Age | 25 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £306.75 | £250 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Auchentoshan 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 100391) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Auchentoshan 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 100391) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
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 £307.
For beginners: Auchentoshan 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 100391) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Auchentoshan 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 100391) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 17 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£306.75 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 £306.75)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Auchentoshan?
Auchentoshan 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 100391) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) 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 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
Both taste of
Only Auchentoshan 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 100391) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
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Where to buy
Auchentoshan 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 100391) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange