Caol Ila 5 Year Old 2018 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) vs The Epicurean Glasgow Edition
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 5 Year Old 2018 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Caol Ila
£62
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition
The Epicurean
★ 5.00
£48
| Caol Ila 5 Year Old 2018 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) | The Epicurean Glasgow Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | The Epicurean |
| Region | Islay | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 51.5% | 58.6% |
| Age | 5 yr | NAS |
| Price | £61.95 | £47.89 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 5 Year Old 2018 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition
Caol Ila 5 Year Old 2018 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition
Quick verdict
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition is better value at £48 vs £62.
For beginners: Caol Ila 5 Year Old 2018 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 5 Year Old 2018 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£61.95 vs £47.89)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£47.89 vs £61.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.6%) — may need water
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 5 Year Old 2018 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) 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 The?
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition 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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Where to buy
Caol Ila 5 Year Old 2018 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange