Miltonduff 28 Year Old 1988 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Miltonduff 28 Year Old 1988 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Miltonduff
£199
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Caol Ila
★ 5.00
£250
| Miltonduff 28 Year Old 1988 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Miltonduff | Caol Ila |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46.1% | 55.9% |
| Age | 28 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £198.95 | £250 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Miltonduff 28 Year Old 1988 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Miltonduff 28 Year Old 1988 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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).
Miltonduff 28 Year Old 1988 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £199 vs £250.
For beginners: Miltonduff 28 Year Old 1988 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Miltonduff 28 Year Old 1988 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +More affordable (£198.95 vs £250)
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 17 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£250 vs £198.95)
Who should buy Miltonduff?
Miltonduff 28 Year Old 1988 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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
Both taste of
Only Miltonduff 28 Year Old 1988 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)