Caol Ila 13 Year Old 2012 - (Decadent Drinks) vs GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 2822)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 13 Year Old 2012 - (Decadent Drinks)
Caol Ila
£135
GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 2822)
GlenDronach
★ 5.00
£100
| Caol Ila 13 Year Old 2012 - (Decadent Drinks) | GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 2822) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | GlenDronach |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.1% | 54.8% |
| Age | 13 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £134.95 | £99.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 13 Year Old 2012 - (Decadent Drinks)
GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 2822)
Caol Ila 13 Year Old 2012 - (Decadent Drinks)
GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 2822)
Quick verdict
GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 2822) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 2822) is better value at £100 vs £135.
For beginners: GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 2822) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 13 Year Old 2012 - (Decadent Drinks)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (53.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£134.95 vs £99.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 2822)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£99.95 vs £134.95)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 13 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 13 Year Old 2012 - (Decadent Drinks) 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 GlenDronach?
GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 2822) 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Caol Ila 13 Year Old 2012 - (Decadent Drinks)
Only GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 2822)
Where to buy
Caol Ila 13 Year Old 2012 - (Decadent Drinks)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 2822)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange