Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2012 (cask 12038) - Pineau des Charentes Cask Finish (Pintail) vs Ichiro's Malt & Grain World Blended Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2012 (cask 12038) - Pineau des Charentes Cask Finish (Pintail)
Caol Ila
£80
Ichiro's Malt & Grain World Blended Whisky
Ichiro
★ 4.90
£55
| Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2012 (cask 12038) - Pineau des Charentes Cask Finish (Pintail) | Ichiro's Malt & Grain World Blended Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Ichiro |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 57.9% | 46.5% |
| Age | 11 yr | NAS |
| Price | £79.86 | £54.95 |
| Rating | — | 4.90/5 |
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2012 (cask 12038) - Pineau des Charentes Cask Finish (Pintail)
Ichiro's Malt & Grain World Blended Whisky
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2012 (cask 12038) - Pineau des Charentes Cask Finish (Pintail)
Ichiro's Malt & Grain World Blended Whisky
Quick verdict
Ichiro's Malt & Grain World Blended Whisky is rated higher (4.90 vs 0.00).
Ichiro's Malt & Grain World Blended Whisky is better value at £55 vs £80.
For beginners: Ichiro's Malt & Grain World Blended Whisky is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2012 (cask 12038) - Pineau des Charentes Cask Finish (Pintail)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£79.86 vs £54.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.9)
Ichiro's Malt & Grain World Blended Whisky
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.9/5)
- +More affordable (£54.95 vs £79.86)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2012 (cask 12038) - Pineau des Charentes Cask Finish (Pintail) 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 Ichiro's?
Ichiro's Malt & Grain World Blended Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.
Tasting notes
Only Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2012 (cask 12038) - Pineau des Charentes Cask Finish (Pintail)
Only Ichiro's Malt & Grain World Blended Whisky