Caol Ila 15 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2022) - Wilson & Morgan vs Jack Daniel's Master Distiller Series No.4 (1L)

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

Caol Ila 15 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2022) - Wilson & MorganJack Daniel's Master Distiller Series No.4 (1L)
DistilleryCaol IlaJack Daniel's
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltTennessee
ABV55.5%43%
Age15 yrNAS
Price£115.07£99.99
Rating5.00/5

Caol Ila 15 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2022) - Wilson & Morgan

Smoke68/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

Jack Daniel's Master Distiller Series No.4 (1L)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner90/100
Value50/100

Caol Ila 15 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2022) - Wilson & Morgan

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Jack Daniel's Master Distiller Series No.4 (1L)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Jack Daniel's Master Distiller Series No.4 (1L) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Jack Daniel's Master Distiller Series No.4 (1L) is better value at £100 vs £115.

For beginners: Jack Daniel's Master Distiller Series No.4 (1L) is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

Caol Ila 15 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2022) - Wilson & Morgan

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (55.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£115.07 vs £99.99)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Jack Daniel's Master Distiller Series No.4 (1L)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Caol?

Caol Ila 15 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2022) - Wilson & Morgan 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 Jack?

Jack Daniel's Master Distiller Series No.4 (1L) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Oily

Only Caol Ila 15 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2022) - Wilson & Morgan

SmokeySherriedDried FruitMedicinal

Only Jack Daniel's Master Distiller Series No.4 (1L)

ToastedVanillaTobaccoHoney

Where to buy

Caol Ila 15 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2022) - Wilson & Morgan

Jack Daniel's Master Distiller Series No.4 (1L)

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