Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Highland Regiments The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders - 1980s vs Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish

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

Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Highland Regiments The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders - 1980sClan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish
DistilleryGlen MorayClan Colla
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV40%46%
Age12 yr11 yr
Price£99.99£79.52
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Highland Regiments The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders - 1980s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner75/100
Value50/100

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

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

Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Highland Regiments The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders - 1980s

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 better value at £80 vs £100.

For beginners: Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Highland Regiments The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders - 1980s is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Highland Regiments The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders - 1980s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 11 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£99.99 vs £79.52)
  • 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
  • +More affordable (£79.52 vs £99.99)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Highland Regiments The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders - 1980s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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

HoneyToasted

Only Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Highland Regiments The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders - 1980s

Malt ExtractVanillaNutty

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

SmokeySherriedCooked Fruit

Where to buy

Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Highland Regiments The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders - 1980s

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

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