Caisteal Chamuis 12 Year Old vs Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 319461, 319462, 319463 & 319488) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caisteal Chamuis 12 Year Old
Caisteal Chamuis
★ 5.00
£54
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 319461, 319462, 319463 & 319488) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Caol Ila
£49
| Caisteal Chamuis 12 Year Old | Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 319461, 319462, 319463 & 319488) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caisteal Chamuis | Caol Ila |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £53.95 | £48.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Caisteal Chamuis 12 Year Old
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 319461, 319462, 319463 & 319488) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Caisteal Chamuis 12 Year Old
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 319461, 319462, 319463 & 319488) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Caisteal Chamuis 12 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 319461, 319462, 319463 & 319488) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £49 vs £54.
For beginners: Caisteal Chamuis 12 Year Old is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Caisteal Chamuis 12 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£53.95 vs £48.95)
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 319461, 319462, 319463 & 319488) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£48.95 vs £53.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Caisteal?
Caisteal Chamuis 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 319461, 319462, 319463 & 319488) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
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Only Caisteal Chamuis 12 Year Old
Only Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 319461, 319462, 319463 & 319488) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Where to buy
Caisteal Chamuis 12 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 319461, 319462, 319463 & 319488) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange