Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) vs Islay 14 Year Old 2006 - Old Particular Halloween Edition (Douglas Laing)
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
Islay 14 Year Old 2006 - Old Particular Halloween Edition (Douglas Laing)
Douglas Laing
£195
| Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) | Islay 14 Year Old 2006 - Old Particular Halloween Edition (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Douglas Laing |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.9% | 54.9% |
| Age | 17 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £250 | £195 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Islay 14 Year Old 2006 - Old Particular Halloween Edition (Douglas Laing)
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Islay 14 Year Old 2006 - Old Particular Halloween Edition (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Islay 14 Year Old 2006 - Old Particular Halloween Edition (Douglas Laing) 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 14 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£250 vs £195)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Islay 14 Year Old 2006 - Old Particular Halloween Edition (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£195 vs £250)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — 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 Islay?
Islay 14 Year Old 2006 - Old Particular Halloween Edition (Douglas Laing) 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
Only Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Only Islay 14 Year Old 2006 - Old Particular Halloween Edition (Douglas Laing)