Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive) vs Caol Ila 28 Year Old 1980 (Bladnoch)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Benrinnes
★ 5.00
£100
Caol Ila 28 Year Old 1980 (Bladnoch)
Caol Ila
£77
| Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive) | Caol Ila 28 Year Old 1980 (Bladnoch) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Caol Ila |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.5% | 55.2% |
| Age | 15 yr | 28 yr |
| Price | £99.95 | £76.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Caol Ila 28 Year Old 1980 (Bladnoch)
Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Caol Ila 28 Year Old 1980 (Bladnoch)
Quick verdict
Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Caol Ila 28 Year Old 1980 (Bladnoch) is better value at £77 vs £100.
For beginners: Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£99.95 vs £76.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Caol Ila 28 Year Old 1980 (Bladnoch)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£76.95 vs £99.95)
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 15 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55.2%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive) 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 28 Year Old 1980 (Bladnoch) 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 Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Only Caol Ila 28 Year Old 1980 (Bladnoch)
Where to buy
Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Caol Ila 28 Year Old 1980 (Bladnoch)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange