Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Balblair
★ 5.00
£69
Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish
Clan Colla
★ 5.00
£80
| Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balblair | Clan Colla |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 50% | 46% |
| Age | 20 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £69.3 | £79.52 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish
Quick verdict
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is better value at £69 vs £80.
For beginners: Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£69.3 vs £79.52)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 11 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£79.52 vs £69.3)
Who should buy Balblair?
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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
Only Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Only Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish
Where to buy
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange