Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1988 Port Cask Finish vs Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1988 Port Cask Finish
Glen Moray
★ 4.50
£230
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Caol Ila
★ 5.00
£250
| Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1988 Port Cask Finish | Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Moray | Caol Ila |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 55.9% |
| Age | 25 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £229.74 | £250 |
| Rating | 4.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1988 Port Cask Finish
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1988 Port Cask Finish
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 4.50).
Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1988 Port Cask Finish is better value at £230 vs £250.
For beginners: Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1988 Port Cask Finish is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1988 Port Cask Finish
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£229.74 vs £250)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 17 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.5 vs 5.0)
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£250 vs £229.74)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1988 Port Cask Finish 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 Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1988 Port Cask Finish
Only Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)