Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight vs Caol Ila 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 319941) - Auld Goonsy's Malt
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£62
Caol Ila 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 319941) - Auld Goonsy's Malt
Caol Ila
£50
| Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight | Caol Ila 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 319941) - Auld Goonsy's Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Caol Ila |
| Region | Islay | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 58.4% |
| Age | 8 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £61.5 | £49.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight
Caol Ila 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 319941) - Auld Goonsy's Malt
Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight
Caol Ila 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 319941) - Auld Goonsy's Malt
Quick verdict
Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Caol Ila 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 319941) - Auld Goonsy's Malt is better value at £50 vs £62.
For beginners: Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£61.5 vs £49.95)
Caol Ila 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 319941) - Auld Goonsy's Malt
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£49.95 vs £61.5)
- +Longer maturation (9 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.4%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Bruichladdich?
Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 319941) - Auld Goonsy's Malt 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 Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight
Only Caol Ila 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 319941) - Auld Goonsy's Malt