Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) vs Kilkerran 9 Year Old - Open Day 2015 (35cl)
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
Kilkerran 9 Year Old - Open Day 2015 (35cl)
Kilkerran
£199
| Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) | Kilkerran 9 Year Old - Open Day 2015 (35cl) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Kilkerran |
| Region | Islay | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.9% | 58.3% |
| Age | 17 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £250 | £199 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Kilkerran 9 Year Old - Open Day 2015 (35cl)
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Kilkerran 9 Year Old - Open Day 2015 (35cl)
Quick verdict
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Kilkerran 9 Year Old - Open Day 2015 (35cl) is better value at £199 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 9 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£250 vs £199)
Kilkerran 9 Year Old - Open Day 2015 (35cl)
Pros
- +More affordable (£199 vs £250)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (58.3%) — 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 Kilkerran?
Kilkerran 9 Year Old - Open Day 2015 (35cl) 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
Both taste of
Only Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Only Kilkerran 9 Year Old - Open Day 2015 (35cl)
Where to buy
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Kilkerran 9 Year Old - Open Day 2015 (35cl)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange