Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) vs Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Cities Of The Future City X Mars 2220
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
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Cities Of The Future City X Mars 2220
Johnnie Walker
£277
| Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) | Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Cities Of The Future City X Mars 2220 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Johnnie Walker |
| Region | Islay | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 55.9% | 40% |
| Age | 17 yr | NAS |
| Price | £250 | £277.21 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Cities Of The Future City X Mars 2220
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Cities Of The Future City X Mars 2220
Quick verdict
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) is better value at £250 vs £277.
For beginners: Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Cities Of The Future City X Mars 2220 is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£250 vs £277.21)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Cities Of The Future City X Mars 2220
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£277.21 vs £250)
- −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 Johnnie?
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Cities Of The Future City X Mars 2220 is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
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