Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) vs Miltonduff 28 Year Old 1988 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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
Miltonduff 28 Year Old 1988 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Miltonduff
£199
| Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) | Miltonduff 28 Year Old 1988 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Miltonduff |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.9% | 46.1% |
| Age | 17 yr | 28 yr |
| Price | £250 | £198.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Miltonduff 28 Year Old 1988 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Miltonduff 28 Year Old 1988 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Miltonduff 28 Year Old 1988 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £199 vs £250.
For beginners: Miltonduff 28 Year Old 1988 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (55/100 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 £198.95)
Miltonduff 28 Year Old 1988 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +More affordable (£198.95 vs £250)
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 17 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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 Miltonduff?
Miltonduff 28 Year Old 1988 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Only Miltonduff 28 Year Old 1988 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)