Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Jura 20 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Caol Ila
★ 5.00
£140
Jura 20 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Jura
£103
| Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Jura 20 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Jura |
| Region | Islay | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.4% | 48.8% |
| Age | 30 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £139.95 | £102.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Jura 20 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Jura 20 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Jura 20 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £103 vs £140.
For beginners: Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (20/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£139.95 vs £102.95)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Jura 20 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +More affordable (£102.95 vs £139.95)
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 Jura?
Jura 20 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Jura 20 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)