Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2015 (cask 20720) Ruby Port Finish - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2015 (cask 20720) Ruby Port Finish - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Caol Ila
£71
Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery
Johnnie Walker
★ 5.00
£49
| Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2015 (cask 20720) Ruby Port Finish - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Johnnie Walker |
| Region | Islay | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 48.4% | 40% |
| Age | 10 yr | NAS |
| Price | £70.95 | £49.05 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2015 (cask 20720) Ruby Port Finish - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2015 (cask 20720) Ruby Port Finish - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery
Quick verdict
Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery is better value at £49 vs £71.
For beginners: Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2015 (cask 20720) Ruby Port Finish - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£70.95 vs £49.05)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£49.05 vs £70.95)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2015 (cask 20720) Ruby Port Finish - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 Johnnie?
Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.
Tasting notes
Only Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2015 (cask 20720) Ruby Port Finish - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery