Ledaig 16 Year Old 2009 (Cask 2201082) - Dràm Mòr vs Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish

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

Ledaig 16 Year Old 2009 (Cask 2201082) - Dràm MòrClan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish
DistilleryTobermoryClan Colla
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV53.1%46%
Age16 yr11 yr
Price£106.95£79.52
Rating5.00/5

Ledaig 16 Year Old 2009 (Cask 2201082) - Dràm Mòr

Smoke64/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

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

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

Ledaig 16 Year Old 2009 (Cask 2201082) - Dràm Mòr

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 £107.

For beginners: Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Ledaig 16 Year Old 2009 (Cask 2201082) - Dràm Mòr

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (16 vs 11 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (53.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£106.95 vs £79.52)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 £106.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Ledaig?

Ledaig 16 Year Old 2009 (Cask 2201082) - Dràm Mòr 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 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

Smokey

Only Ledaig 16 Year Old 2009 (Cask 2201082) - Dràm Mòr

Fresh FruitVanillaMalt Extract

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

SherriedToastedCooked FruitHoney

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