Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Smögen 4 Year Old Wee Swede (cask 17/2012)
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
Smögen 4 Year Old Wee Swede (cask 17/2012)
Smögen
£144
| Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Smögen 4 Year Old Wee Swede (cask 17/2012) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Smögen |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Sweden |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.4% | 62.5% |
| Age | 30 yr | 4 yr |
| Price | £139.95 | £144.16 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Smögen 4 Year Old Wee Swede (cask 17/2012)
Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Smögen 4 Year Old Wee Swede (cask 17/2012)
Quick verdict
Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £140 vs £144.
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)
- +More affordable (£139.95 vs £144.16)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.4%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Smögen 4 Year Old Wee Swede (cask 17/2012)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (62.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£144.16 vs £139.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 Smögen?
Smögen 4 Year Old Wee Swede (cask 17/2012) 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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