Caol Ila 7 Year Old 2011 (cask 900056) - Fadandel vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 7 Year Old 2011 (cask 900056) - Fadandel
Caol Ila
£99
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
| Caol Ila 7 Year Old 2011 (cask 900056) - Fadandel | Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Glen Spey |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 60% | 50.4% |
| Age | 7 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £98.74 | £133.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 7 Year Old 2011 (cask 900056) - Fadandel
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Caol Ila 7 Year Old 2011 (cask 900056) - Fadandel
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Quick verdict
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Caol Ila 7 Year Old 2011 (cask 900056) - Fadandel is better value at £99 vs £134.
For beginners: Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 7 Year Old 2011 (cask 900056) - Fadandel
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£98.74 vs £133.99)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (60%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 7 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £98.74)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 7 Year Old 2011 (cask 900056) - Fadandel 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.
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) 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
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