Caol Ila 2013 / 9 Year Old / The Whisky Show 2022 Islay Whisky vs GlenAllachie 15 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 2013 / 9 Year Old / The Whisky Show 2022 Islay Whisky
Caol Ila
£100
GlenAllachie 15 Year Old
GlenAllachie
★ 5.00
£68
| Caol Ila 2013 / 9 Year Old / The Whisky Show 2022 Islay Whisky | GlenAllachie 15 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | GlenAllachie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 15 yr |
| Price | £99.95 | £68 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 2013 / 9 Year Old / The Whisky Show 2022 Islay Whisky
GlenAllachie 15 Year Old
Caol Ila 2013 / 9 Year Old / The Whisky Show 2022 Islay Whisky
GlenAllachie 15 Year Old
Quick verdict
GlenAllachie 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
GlenAllachie 15 Year Old is better value at £68 vs £100.
For beginners: Caol Ila 2013 / 9 Year Old / The Whisky Show 2022 Islay Whisky is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 2013 / 9 Year Old / The Whisky Show 2022 Islay Whisky
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£99.95 vs £68)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
GlenAllachie 15 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£68 vs £99.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 2013 / 9 Year Old / The Whisky Show 2022 Islay Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Who should buy GlenAllachie?
GlenAllachie 15 Year Old 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 2013 / 9 Year Old / The Whisky Show 2022 Islay Whisky
Only GlenAllachie 15 Year Old
Where to buy
Caol Ila 2013 / 9 Year Old / The Whisky Show 2022 Islay Whisky
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
GlenAllachie 15 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange