Cameronbridge 40 Year Old 1978 (cask 12767) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cameronbridge 40 Year Old 1978 (cask 12767) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Cameron Bridge
£191
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Caol Ila
★ 5.00
£250
| Cameronbridge 40 Year Old 1978 (cask 12767) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cameron Bridge | Caol Ila |
| Region | Lowland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.1% | 55.9% |
| Age | 40 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £190.81 | £250 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Cameronbridge 40 Year Old 1978 (cask 12767) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Cameronbridge 40 Year Old 1978 (cask 12767) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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).
Cameronbridge 40 Year Old 1978 (cask 12767) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £191 vs £250.
For beginners: Cameronbridge 40 Year Old 1978 (cask 12767) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Cameronbridge 40 Year Old 1978 (cask 12767) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£190.81 vs £250)
- +Longer maturation (40 vs 17 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.1%) — may need water
- −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
- −More expensive (£250 vs £190.81)
Who should buy Cameronbridge?
Cameronbridge 40 Year Old 1978 (cask 12767) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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.
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 Cameronbridge 40 Year Old 1978 (cask 12767) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)