Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) vs Green-Fish Orange Gin / Spring Cap / Bot.1960s

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

Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)Green-Fish Orange Gin / Spring Cap / Bot.1960s
DistilleryCaol IlaGreen Fish
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV55.9%40%
Age17 yrNAS
Price£250£199
Rating5.00/5

Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner35/100
Value20/100

Green-Fish Orange Gin / Spring Cap / Bot.1960s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Green-Fish Orange Gin / Spring Cap / Bot.1960s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Green-Fish Orange Gin / Spring Cap / Bot.1960s is better value at £199 vs £250.

For beginners: Green-Fish Orange Gin / Spring Cap / Bot.1960s is more approachable (65/100 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 £199)

Green-Fish Orange Gin / Spring Cap / Bot.1960s

Pros

  • +More affordable (£199 vs £250)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Green-Fish?

Green-Fish Orange Gin / Spring Cap / Bot.1960s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

CitricFresh Fruit

Only Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)

HoneyMalt Extract

Only Green-Fish Orange Gin / Spring Cap / Bot.1960s

Fragant

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