Hakushu 18 Year Old 43.50% vs Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Hakushu 18 Year Old 43.50%Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish
DistilleryHakushuClan Colla
Region
CountryJapanIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV43.5%46%
Age18 yr11 yr
Price£104.95£79.52
Rating5.00/5

Hakushu 18 Year Old 43.50%

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish

Smoke64/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner55/100
Value63/100

Hakushu 18 Year Old 43.50%

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish is better value at £80 vs £105.

For beginners: Hakushu 18 Year Old 43.50% is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Hakushu 18 Year Old 43.50%

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 11 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£104.95 vs £79.52)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£79.52 vs £104.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Hakushu?

Hakushu 18 Year Old 43.50% suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Who should buy Clan?

Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Hakushu 18 Year Old 43.50%

Fresh FruitMalt ExtractYeasty

Only Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish

SmokeySherriedToastedCooked Fruit

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