Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) vs Edradour 13 Year Old 1991 Natural Cask Strength (cask 243) - Ibisco Decanter
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
Edradour 13 Year Old 1991 Natural Cask Strength (cask 243) - Ibisco Decanter
Edradour
£195
| Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) | Edradour 13 Year Old 1991 Natural Cask Strength (cask 243) - Ibisco Decanter | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Edradour |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.9% | 58.2% |
| Age | 17 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £250 | £195 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Edradour 13 Year Old 1991 Natural Cask Strength (cask 243) - Ibisco Decanter
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Edradour 13 Year Old 1991 Natural Cask Strength (cask 243) - Ibisco Decanter
Quick verdict
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Edradour 13 Year Old 1991 Natural Cask Strength (cask 243) - Ibisco Decanter is better value at £195 vs £250.
For beginners: Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 13 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£250 vs £195)
Edradour 13 Year Old 1991 Natural Cask Strength (cask 243) - Ibisco Decanter
Pros
- +More affordable (£195 vs £250)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.2%) — may need water
- −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 Edradour?
Edradour 13 Year Old 1991 Natural Cask Strength (cask 243) - Ibisco Decanter 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
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Only Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
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