Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish vs Caol Ila 18 Year Old
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
Caol Ila 18 Year Old
Caol Ila
★ 4.72
£99
| Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish | Caol Ila 18 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Clan Colla | Caol Ila |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 43% |
| Age | 11 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £79.52 | £98.94 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.72/5 |
Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish
Caol Ila 18 Year Old
Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish
Caol Ila 18 Year Old
Quick verdict
Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.72).
Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish is better value at £80 vs £99.
For beginners: Caol Ila 18 Year Old is more approachable (65/100 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 £98.94)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Caol Ila 18 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 11 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£98.94 vs £79.52)
- −Lower community rating (4.7 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 Caol?
Caol Ila 18 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish
Only Caol Ila 18 Year Old
Where to buy
Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Caol Ila 18 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange