Caol Ila 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 319941) - Auld Goonsy's Malt vs Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 319941) - Auld Goonsy's Malt
Caol Ila
£50
Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery
Johnnie Walker
★ 5.00
£49
| Caol Ila 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 319941) - Auld Goonsy's Malt | Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Johnnie Walker |
| Region | Islay | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 58.4% | 40% |
| Age | 9 yr | NAS |
| Price | £49.95 | £49.05 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 319941) - Auld Goonsy's Malt
Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery
Caol Ila 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 319941) - Auld Goonsy's Malt
Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery
Quick verdict
Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery is better value at £49 vs £50.
For beginners: Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 319941) - Auld Goonsy's Malt
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (58.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£49.95 vs £49.05)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£49.05 vs £49.95)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 319941) - Auld Goonsy's 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 Johnnie?
Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.
Tasting notes
Only Caol Ila 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 319941) - Auld Goonsy's Malt
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