Canadian Club Classic 12 Year Old (Boxed) - 1978 vs Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Canadian Club Classic 12 Year Old (Boxed) - 1978
Canadian Club
£252
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Caol Ila
★ 5.00
£250
| Canadian Club Classic 12 Year Old (Boxed) - 1978 | Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Canadian Club | Caol Ila |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Canada | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 55.9% |
| Age | NAS | 17 yr |
| Price | £252 | £250 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Canadian Club Classic 12 Year Old (Boxed) - 1978
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Canadian Club Classic 12 Year Old (Boxed) - 1978
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 £252.
For beginners: Canadian Club Classic 12 Year Old (Boxed) - 1978 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Canadian Club Classic 12 Year Old (Boxed) - 1978
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£252 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 £252)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Canadian?
Canadian Club Classic 12 Year Old (Boxed) - 1978 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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 Canadian Club Classic 12 Year Old (Boxed) - 1978
Only Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)