Caol Ila 9 Year Old 2015 Tawny & Oloroso Cask Finish (Blind Summit Whisky) vs Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 9 Year Old 2015 Tawny & Oloroso Cask Finish (Blind Summit Whisky)
Caol Ila
£70
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Copper Rivet Distillery
★ 5.00
£47
| Caol Ila 9 Year Old 2015 Tawny & Oloroso Cask Finish (Blind Summit Whisky) | Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Copper Rivet Distillery |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | England |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.7% | 56.2% |
| Age | 9 yr | NAS |
| Price | £69.95 | £47.3 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 9 Year Old 2015 Tawny & Oloroso Cask Finish (Blind Summit Whisky)
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Caol Ila 9 Year Old 2015 Tawny & Oloroso Cask Finish (Blind Summit Whisky)
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Quick verdict
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 is better value at £47 vs £70.
For beginners: Caol Ila 9 Year Old 2015 Tawny & Oloroso Cask Finish (Blind Summit Whisky) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 9 Year Old 2015 Tawny & Oloroso Cask Finish (Blind Summit Whisky)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (55.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£69.95 vs £47.3)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£47.3 vs £69.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 9 Year Old 2015 Tawny & Oloroso Cask Finish (Blind Summit Whisky) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Who should buy Masthouse?
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 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 Caol Ila 9 Year Old 2015 Tawny & Oloroso Cask Finish (Blind Summit Whisky)
Only Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Where to buy
Caol Ila 9 Year Old 2015 Tawny & Oloroso Cask Finish (Blind Summit Whisky)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange