Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) vs Tamdhu 25 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter 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
Tamdhu 25 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Tamdhu
★ 2.00
£203
| Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) | Tamdhu 25 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Tamdhu |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.9% | 53.4% |
| Age | 17 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £250 | £203.36 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 2.00/5 |
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Tamdhu 25 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Tamdhu 25 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Quick verdict
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) is rated higher (5.00 vs 2.00).
Tamdhu 25 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) is better value at £203 vs £250.
For beginners: Tamdhu 25 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (45/100 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 £203.36)
Tamdhu 25 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£203.36 vs £250)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 17 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.4%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (2.0 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 Tamdhu?
Tamdhu 25 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter 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 Tamdhu 25 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)