Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) vs Glenburgie 28 Year Old 1995 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
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
Glenburgie 28 Year Old 1995 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Glenburgie
£180
| Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) | Glenburgie 28 Year Old 1995 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Glenburgie |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.9% | 46.1% |
| Age | 17 yr | 28 yr |
| Price | £250 | £179.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Glenburgie 28 Year Old 1995 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Glenburgie 28 Year Old 1995 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Quick verdict
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenburgie 28 Year Old 1995 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) is better value at £180 vs £250.
For beginners: Glenburgie 28 Year Old 1995 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (70/100 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 £179.95)
Glenburgie 28 Year Old 1995 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£179.95 vs £250)
- +Longer maturation (28 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 Glenburgie?
Glenburgie 28 Year Old 1995 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Only Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Only Glenburgie 28 Year Old 1995 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)