Old Pulteney 18 Year Old vs Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Old Pulteney 18 Year Old
Pulteney
★ 3.50
£120
Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish
Clan Colla
★ 5.00
£80
| Old Pulteney 18 Year Old | Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Pulteney | Clan Colla |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 18 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £119.95 | £79.52 |
| Rating | 3.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Old Pulteney 18 Year Old
Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish
Old Pulteney 18 Year Old
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 3.50).
Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish is better value at £80 vs £120.
For beginners: Old Pulteney 18 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Old Pulteney 18 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 11 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£119.95 vs £79.52)
- −Lower community rating (3.5 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 £119.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Old?
Old Pulteney 18 Year Old is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 Old Pulteney 18 Year Old
Only Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish