Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2012 (casks 317367/-70/-71/-72/-75) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2012 (casks 317367/-70/-71/-72/-75) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Caol Ila
£44
The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood
GlenDronach
★ 5.00
£57
| Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2012 (casks 317367/-70/-71/-72/-75) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) | The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | GlenDronach |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 11 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £43.78 | £56.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2012 (casks 317367/-70/-71/-72/-75) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2012 (casks 317367/-70/-71/-72/-75) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood
Quick verdict
The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2012 (casks 317367/-70/-71/-72/-75) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £44 vs £57.
For beginners: The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2012 (casks 317367/-70/-71/-72/-75) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£43.78 vs £56.95)
- +Longer maturation (11 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£56.95 vs £43.78)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2012 (casks 317367/-70/-71/-72/-75) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (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 GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Only Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2012 (casks 317367/-70/-71/-72/-75) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Only The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood
Where to buy
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2012 (casks 317367/-70/-71/-72/-75) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange