Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 318267, 318269, 318273 & 318341) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Heaven's Door Straight Rye
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 318267, 318269, 318273 & 318341) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Caol Ila
£50
Heaven's Door Straight Rye
Heaven's Door
★ 5.00
£62
| Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 318267, 318269, 318273 & 318341) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) | Heaven's Door Straight Rye | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Heaven's Door |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Rye |
| ABV | 46% | 43% |
| Age | 10 yr | NAS |
| Price | £49.95 | £61.5 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 318267, 318269, 318273 & 318341) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Heaven's Door Straight Rye
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 318267, 318269, 318273 & 318341) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Heaven's Door Straight Rye
Quick verdict
Heaven's Door Straight Rye is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 318267, 318269, 318273 & 318341) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £50 vs £62.
For beginners: Heaven's Door Straight Rye is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 318267, 318269, 318273 & 318341) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£49.95 vs £61.5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Heaven's Door Straight Rye
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£61.5 vs £49.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 318267, 318269, 318273 & 318341) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Who should buy Heaven's?
Heaven's Door Straight Rye suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.
Tasting notes
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Only Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 318267, 318269, 318273 & 318341) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
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