Inchmurrin 31 Year Old 1984 - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky) vs Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish

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

Inchmurrin 31 Year Old 1984 - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky)Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish
DistilleryLoch LomondClan Colla
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV47%46%
Age31 yr11 yr
Price£126.23£79.52
Rating5.00/5

Inchmurrin 31 Year Old 1984 - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

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

Inchmurrin 31 Year Old 1984 - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky)

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 £126.

For beginners: Inchmurrin 31 Year Old 1984 - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Inchmurrin 31 Year Old 1984 - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 11 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£126.23 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 £126.23)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Inchmurrin?

Inchmurrin 31 Year Old 1984 - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

Honey

Only Inchmurrin 31 Year Old 1984 - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky)

VanillaFresh FruitOld WoodMalt Extract

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

SmokeySherriedToastedCooked Fruit

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