Auchentoshan 9 Year Old 2016 - Waiting for the Sun (Uncharted Whisky) vs Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish

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

Auchentoshan 9 Year Old 2016 - Waiting for the Sun (Uncharted Whisky)Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish
DistilleryAuchentoshanClan Colla
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%46%
Age9 yr11 yr
Price£58.95£79.52
Rating5.00/5

Auchentoshan 9 Year Old 2016 - Waiting for the Sun (Uncharted Whisky)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

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

Auchentoshan 9 Year Old 2016 - Waiting for the Sun (Uncharted 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).

Auchentoshan 9 Year Old 2016 - Waiting for the Sun (Uncharted Whisky) is better value at £59 vs £80.

For beginners: Auchentoshan 9 Year Old 2016 - Waiting for the Sun (Uncharted Whisky) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Auchentoshan 9 Year Old 2016 - Waiting for the Sun (Uncharted Whisky)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£58.95 vs £79.52)

Cons

  • 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)
  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 9 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£79.52 vs £58.95)

Who should buy Auchentoshan?

Auchentoshan 9 Year Old 2016 - Waiting for the Sun (Uncharted Whisky) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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

ToastedHoney

Only Auchentoshan 9 Year Old 2016 - Waiting for the Sun (Uncharted Whisky)

VanillaFresh FruitMalt Extract

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

SmokeySherriedCooked Fruit

Where to buy

Auchentoshan 9 Year Old 2016 - Waiting for the Sun (Uncharted Whisky)

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

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