Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) vs Caperdonich 22 Year Old 1995 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Caol Ila
★ 5.00
£250
Caperdonich 22 Year Old 1995 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Caperdonich
£190
| Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) | Caperdonich 22 Year Old 1995 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Caperdonich |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.9% | 48.6% |
| Age | 17 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £250 | £189.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Caperdonich 22 Year Old 1995 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Caperdonich 22 Year Old 1995 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Caperdonich 22 Year Old 1995 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £190 vs £250.
For beginners: Caperdonich 22 Year Old 1995 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£250 vs £189.95)
Caperdonich 22 Year Old 1995 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +More affordable (£189.95 vs £250)
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 17 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) 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 Caperdonich?
Caperdonich 22 Year Old 1995 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Only Caperdonich 22 Year Old 1995 Single Cask (Master of Malt)