Caol Ila 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 3) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 3) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Caol Ila
£139
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Glenfarclas
★ 5.00
£100
| Caol Ila 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 3) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Glenfarclas |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.8% | 53% |
| Age | 17 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £138.95 | £99.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 3) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 3) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Quick verdict
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 is better value at £100 vs £139.
For beginners: Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 3) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£138.95 vs £99.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£99.95 vs £138.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 3) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 Glenfarclas?
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 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
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