Benrinnes 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Benrinnes
★ 5.00
£119
Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish
Clan Colla
★ 5.00
£80
| Benrinnes 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Clan Colla |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 50.8% | 46% |
| Age | 26 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £118.95 | £79.52 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish
Benrinnes 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish
Quick verdict
Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish is better value at £80 vs £119.
For beginners: Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 11 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (50.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£118.95 vs £79.52)
- −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
- +More affordable (£79.52 vs £118.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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.
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 Benrinnes 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish