Auchentoshan 9 Year Old 2016 - Waiting for the Sun (Uncharted Whisky) vs Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Auchentoshan 9 Year Old 2016 - Waiting for the Sun (Uncharted Whisky)
Auchentoshan
£59
Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish
Clan Colla
★ 5.00
£80
| Auchentoshan 9 Year Old 2016 - Waiting for the Sun (Uncharted Whisky) | Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Auchentoshan | Clan Colla |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 9 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £58.95 | £79.52 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Auchentoshan 9 Year Old 2016 - Waiting for the Sun (Uncharted Whisky)
Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish
Auchentoshan 9 Year Old 2016 - Waiting for the Sun (Uncharted Whisky)
Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish
Quick verdict
Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Auchentoshan 9 Year Old 2016 - Waiting for the Sun (Uncharted Whisky) is better value at £59 vs £80.
For beginners: Auchentoshan 9 Year Old 2016 - Waiting for the Sun (Uncharted Whisky) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Auchentoshan 9 Year Old 2016 - Waiting for the Sun (Uncharted Whisky)
Pros
- +More affordable (£58.95 vs £79.52)
Cons
- −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)
- +Longer maturation (11 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£79.52 vs £58.95)
Who should buy Auchentoshan?
Auchentoshan 9 Year Old 2016 - Waiting for the Sun (Uncharted Whisky) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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
Only Auchentoshan 9 Year Old 2016 - Waiting for the Sun (Uncharted Whisky)
Only Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish
Where to buy
Auchentoshan 9 Year Old 2016 - Waiting for the Sun (Uncharted Whisky)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange