Cambus 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 1112939) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cambus 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 1112939) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Cambus
£125
Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish
Clan Colla
★ 5.00
£80
| Cambus 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 1112939) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cambus | Clan Colla |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Grain | Blended |
| ABV | 52.1% | 46% |
| Age | 25 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £124.95 | £79.52 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Cambus 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 1112939) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish
Cambus 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 1112939) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish
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 £125.
For beginners: Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Cambus 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 1112939) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 11 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£124.95 vs £79.52)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 £124.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Cambus?
Cambus 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 1112939) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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 Cambus 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 1112939) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish