Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2010 (casks 322460 & 322468) - Signatory vs The Scalasaig Island Hopper
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2010 (casks 322460 & 322468) - Signatory
Caol Ila
★ 3.50
£50
The Scalasaig Island Hopper
The Scalasaig
★ 5.00
£48
| Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2010 (casks 322460 & 322468) - Signatory | The Scalasaig Island Hopper | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | The Scalasaig |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 46.5% |
| Age | 10 yr | NAS |
| Price | £49.95 | £48.25 |
| Rating | 3.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2010 (casks 322460 & 322468) - Signatory
The Scalasaig Island Hopper
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2010 (casks 322460 & 322468) - Signatory
The Scalasaig Island Hopper
Quick verdict
The Scalasaig Island Hopper is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.50).
The Scalasaig Island Hopper is better value at £48 vs £50.
For beginners: Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2010 (casks 322460 & 322468) - Signatory is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2010 (casks 322460 & 322468) - Signatory
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£49.95 vs £48.25)
- −Lower community rating (3.5 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
The Scalasaig Island Hopper
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£48.25 vs £49.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2010 (casks 322460 & 322468) - Signatory suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Who should buy The?
The Scalasaig Island Hopper suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.
Tasting notes
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Only Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2010 (casks 322460 & 322468) - Signatory
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Where to buy
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2010 (casks 322460 & 322468) - Signatory
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
The Scalasaig Island Hopper
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange