Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish vs Loch Lomond & Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 2009 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
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
Loch Lomond & Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 2009 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Loch Lomond
£95
| Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish | Loch Lomond & Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 2009 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Clan Colla | Loch Lomond |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 53% |
| Age | 11 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £79.52 | £94.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish
Loch Lomond & Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 2009 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish
Loch Lomond & Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 2009 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
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 £95.
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 £94.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Loch Lomond & Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 2009 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 11 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£94.95 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 Loch?
Loch Lomond & Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 2009 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish
Only Loch Lomond & Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 2009 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Where to buy
Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Loch Lomond & Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 2009 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange