Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) vs Scapa 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Caol Ila
★ 5.00
£250
Scapa 21 Year Old
Scapa
£229
| Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) | Scapa 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Scapa |
| Region | Islay | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.9% | 50.7% |
| Age | 17 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £250 | £228.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Scapa 21 Year Old
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Scapa 21 Year Old
Quick verdict
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Scapa 21 Year Old is better value at £229 vs £250.
For beginners: Scapa 21 Year Old is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
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 £228.5)
Scapa 21 Year Old
Pros
- +More affordable (£228.5 vs £250)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 17 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (50.7%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Scapa?
Scapa 21 Year Old 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 Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Only Scapa 21 Year Old