Caol Ila 9 Year Old 2011 (casks 303558, 303559 & 312141) - Small Batch (James Eadie) vs Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 9 Year Old 2011 (casks 303558, 303559 & 312141) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Caol Ila
£43
Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt
Old Perth
★ 5.00
£29
| Caol Ila 9 Year Old 2011 (casks 303558, 303559 & 312141) - Small Batch (James Eadie) | Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Old Perth |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 43% |
| Age | 9 yr | NAS |
| Price | £42.58 | £28.94 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 9 Year Old 2011 (casks 303558, 303559 & 312141) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt
Caol Ila 9 Year Old 2011 (casks 303558, 303559 & 312141) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt
Quick verdict
Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt is better value at £29 vs £43.
For beginners: Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 9 Year Old 2011 (casks 303558, 303559 & 312141) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£42.58 vs £28.94)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 9 Year Old 2011 (casks 303558, 303559 & 312141) - Small Batch (James Eadie) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Who should buy Old?
Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.
Tasting notes
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