Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2015 (cask 20720) Ruby Port Finish - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Peaty, Sherry Cask Finished Blended Malt Whisky (Batshit Mental Ideas)
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
Peaty, Sherry Cask Finished Blended Malt Whisky (Batshit Mental Ideas)
Batshit Mental Ideas
★ 5.00
£87
| Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2015 (cask 20720) Ruby Port Finish - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Peaty, Sherry Cask Finished Blended Malt Whisky (Batshit Mental Ideas) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Batshit Mental Ideas |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | England |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 48.4% | 48.7% |
| Age | 10 yr | NAS |
| Price | £70.95 | £86.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2015 (cask 20720) Ruby Port Finish - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Peaty, Sherry Cask Finished Blended Malt Whisky (Batshit Mental Ideas)
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2015 (cask 20720) Ruby Port Finish - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Peaty, Sherry Cask Finished Blended Malt Whisky (Batshit Mental Ideas)
Quick verdict
Peaty, Sherry Cask Finished Blended Malt Whisky (Batshit Mental Ideas) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2015 (cask 20720) Ruby Port Finish - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £71 vs £87.
For beginners: Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2015 (cask 20720) Ruby Port Finish - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2015 (cask 20720) Ruby Port Finish - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£70.95 vs £86.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Peaty, Sherry Cask Finished Blended Malt Whisky (Batshit Mental Ideas)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£86.95 vs £70.95)
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 Peaty,?
Peaty, Sherry Cask Finished Blended Malt Whisky (Batshit Mental Ideas) 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 2015 (cask 20720) Ruby Port Finish - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Peaty, Sherry Cask Finished Blended Malt Whisky (Batshit Mental Ideas)
Where to buy
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2015 (cask 20720) Ruby Port Finish - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Peaty, Sherry Cask Finished Blended Malt Whisky (Batshit Mental Ideas)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange