Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish vs Balblair 10 Year Old - 1990s
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish
Clan Colla
★ 5.00
£80
Balblair 10 Year Old - 1990s
Balblair
£120
| Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish | Balblair 10 Year Old - 1990s | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Clan Colla | Balblair |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 11 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £79.52 | £120 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish
Balblair 10 Year Old - 1990s
Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish
Balblair 10 Year Old - 1990s
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: Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
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 £120)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Balblair 10 Year Old - 1990s
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£120 vs £79.52)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Balblair?
Balblair 10 Year Old - 1990s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish
Only Balblair 10 Year Old - 1990s
Where to buy
Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Balblair 10 Year Old - 1990s
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange