Caol Ila 14 year Old 2007 (cask 317310) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh vs GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 2822)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 14 year Old 2007 (cask 317310) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
Caol Ila
£100
GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 2822)
GlenDronach
★ 5.00
£100
| Caol Ila 14 year Old 2007 (cask 317310) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh | GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 2822) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | GlenDronach |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 54.8% |
| Age | 14 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £99.95 | £99.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 14 year Old 2007 (cask 317310) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 2822)
Caol Ila 14 year Old 2007 (cask 317310) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
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 £100.
For beginners: GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 2822) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 14 year Old 2007 (cask 317310) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −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)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 14 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 14 year Old 2007 (cask 317310) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh 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 14 year Old 2007 (cask 317310) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
Only GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 2822)
Where to buy
Caol Ila 14 year Old 2007 (cask 317310) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 2822)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange