Craigellachie 13 Year Old - Wormtub Single Cask vs Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish

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

Craigellachie 13 Year Old - Wormtub Single CaskClan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish
DistilleryCraigellachieClan Colla
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV49.8%46%
Age13 yr11 yr
Price£89.95£79.52
Rating5.00/5

Craigellachie 13 Year Old - Wormtub Single Cask

Smoke68/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

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

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

Craigellachie 13 Year Old - Wormtub Single Cask

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 £90.

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

Craigellachie 13 Year Old - Wormtub Single Cask

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 11 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£89.95 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 £89.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Craigellachie?

Craigellachie 13 Year Old - Wormtub Single Cask 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

Smokey

Only Craigellachie 13 Year Old - Wormtub Single Cask

OilyLeatheryMedicinalNutty

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

SherriedToastedCooked FruitHoney

Where to buy

Craigellachie 13 Year Old - Wormtub Single Cask

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

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