Caol Ila 15 Year Old 2000 Unpeated (Special Release 2016) vs Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Caol Ila 15 Year Old 2000 Unpeated (Special Release 2016)Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryCaol IlaGlenturret
RegionIslayHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV61.5%47.7%
Age15 yr35 yr
Price£199£199.95
Rating5.00/5

Caol Ila 15 Year Old 2000 Unpeated (Special Release 2016)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner55/100
Value25/100

Caol Ila 15 Year Old 2000 Unpeated (Special Release 2016)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Caol Ila 15 Year Old 2000 Unpeated (Special Release 2016) is better value at £199 vs £200.

For beginners: Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Caol Ila 15 Year Old 2000 Unpeated (Special Release 2016)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£199 vs £199.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (61.5%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (35 vs 15 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£199.95 vs £199)

Who should buy Caol?

Caol Ila 15 Year Old 2000 Unpeated (Special Release 2016) 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 Glenturret?

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Sherried

Only Caol Ila 15 Year Old 2000 Unpeated (Special Release 2016)

HoneyVanillaToastedMalt Extract

Only Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Old WoodDried FruitNuttyTobacco

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