Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 16643) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) vs Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 16643) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Cambus
£120
Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish
Clan Colla
★ 5.00
£80
| Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 16643) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) | Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cambus | Clan Colla |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Grain | Blended |
| ABV | 46.3% | 46% |
| Age | 30 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £119.95 | £79.52 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 16643) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish
Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 16643) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
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).
Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish is better value at £80 vs £120.
For beginners: Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 16643) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 16643) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 11 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£119.95 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 £119.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Cambus?
Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 16643) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) 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 Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 16643) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Only Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish