Well, the Caol Ila Distillers Edition is definitely good, but it is not at all what I expected.
It's less peaty/smoky than the standard Caol Ila, but it's richer, rubier, and has more of a burn in the finish, but not in a bad way. It's very warming. The nose surprised me - it's not very Caol Ila-ish at all... quite strong and quite burnt.
I am enjoying it, but it is not what I expected.
The Clynelish Distiller's Edition is a definite keeper. If you like the Clynelish's mustard and sea salt tones, they are here in spades, and it is extra velvety. Nicely rounded, very very smooth and very very nice. Surprising as well but surprisingly good.