Caol Ila 13 Year Old - Discovery (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 13 Year Old - Discovery (Gordon & MacPhail)
Caol Ila
★ 4.57
£50
Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish
Tyrconnell
★ 5.00
£68
| Caol Ila 13 Year Old - Discovery (Gordon & MacPhail) | Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Tyrconnell |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 46% |
| Age | 13 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £50 | £67.63 |
| Rating | 4.57/5 | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 13 Year Old - Discovery (Gordon & MacPhail)
Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish
Caol Ila 13 Year Old - Discovery (Gordon & MacPhail)
Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish
Quick verdict
Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.57).
Caol Ila 13 Year Old - Discovery (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £50 vs £68.
For beginners: Caol Ila 13 Year Old - Discovery (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 13 Year Old - Discovery (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£50 vs £67.63)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.6 vs 5.0)
Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£67.63 vs £50)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 13 Year Old - Discovery (Gordon & MacPhail) 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 Tyrconnell?
Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Only Caol Ila 13 Year Old - Discovery (Gordon & MacPhail)
Only Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish
Where to buy
Caol Ila 13 Year Old - Discovery (Gordon & MacPhail)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange