Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Pulteney 17 Year Old 2008 (Rare Find)
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
Pulteney 17 Year Old 2008 (Rare Find)
Pulteney
£115
| Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Pulteney 17 Year Old 2008 (Rare Find) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Pulteney |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.4% | 56.7% |
| Age | 30 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £139.95 | £115 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pulteney 17 Year Old 2008 (Rare Find)
Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pulteney 17 Year Old 2008 (Rare Find)
Quick verdict
Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Pulteney 17 Year Old 2008 (Rare Find) is better value at £115 vs £140.
For beginners: Pulteney 17 Year Old 2008 (Rare Find) is more approachable (50/100 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 17 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£139.95 vs £115)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Pulteney 17 Year Old 2008 (Rare Find)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£115 vs £139.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.7%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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 Pulteney?
Pulteney 17 Year Old 2008 (Rare Find) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Only Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Pulteney 17 Year Old 2008 (Rare Find)