Bw7 - Elements of Islay / Sherry Cask Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky vs Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bw7 - Elements of Islay / Sherry Cask Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Bowmore
£250
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Caol Ila
★ 5.00
£250
| Bw7 - Elements of Islay / Sherry Cask Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bowmore | Caol Ila |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 55.9% |
| Age | NAS | 17 yr |
| Price | £250 | £250 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bw7 - Elements of Islay / Sherry Cask Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Bw7 - Elements of Islay / Sherry Cask Islay Single Malt Scotch 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 £250.
For beginners: Bw7 - Elements of Islay / Sherry Cask Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Bw7 - Elements of Islay / Sherry Cask Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bw7?
Bw7 - Elements of Islay / Sherry Cask Islay Single Malt Scotch 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
Only Bw7 - Elements of Islay / Sherry Cask Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Only Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)