Cameronbridge 26 Year Old (Special Release 2022) vs Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cameronbridge 26 Year Old (Special Release 2022)
Cameron Bridge
★ 5.00
£275
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Caol Ila
★ 5.00
£250
| Cameronbridge 26 Year Old (Special Release 2022) | Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cameron Bridge | Caol Ila |
| Region | Lowland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.2% | 55.9% |
| Age | 26 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £275 | £250 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Cameronbridge 26 Year Old (Special Release 2022)
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Cameronbridge 26 Year Old (Special Release 2022)
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Quick verdict
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) is better value at £250 vs £275.
For beginners: Cameronbridge 26 Year Old (Special Release 2022) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Cameronbridge 26 Year Old (Special Release 2022)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 17 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£275 vs £250)
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£250 vs £275)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Cameronbridge?
Cameronbridge 26 Year Old (Special Release 2022) 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 Cameronbridge 26 Year Old (Special Release 2022)
Only Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)