Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old / Bot.1990s / Litre Islay Whisky vs Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old / Bot.1990s / Litre Islay Whisky
Bunnahabhain
£325
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Caol Ila
★ 5.00
£250
| Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old / Bot.1990s / Litre Islay Whisky | Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | Caol Ila |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 55.9% |
| Age | NAS | 17 yr |
| Price | £325 | £250 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old / Bot.1990s / Litre Islay Whisky
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old / Bot.1990s / Litre Islay Whisky
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 £325.
For beginners: Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old / Bot.1990s / Litre Islay Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old / Bot.1990s / Litre Islay Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£325 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 £325)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old / Bot.1990s / Litre Islay Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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
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