Canadian LTD 4 Year Old - 1960s vs Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish

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

Canadian LTD 4 Year Old - 1960sClan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish
DistilleryMcGuinness Distillers Ltd.Clan Colla
Region
CountryCanadaIreland
TypeBlendedBlended
ABV40%46%
Age4 yr11 yr
Price£120£79.52
Rating5.00/5

Canadian LTD 4 Year Old - 1960s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

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

Canadian LTD 4 Year Old - 1960s

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).

Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish is better value at £80 vs £120.

For beginners: Canadian LTD 4 Year Old - 1960s is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Canadian LTD 4 Year Old - 1960s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£120 vs £79.52)
  • 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)
  • +More affordable (£79.52 vs £120)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Canadian?

Canadian LTD 4 Year Old - 1960s 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 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

HoneyToasted

Only Canadian LTD 4 Year Old - 1960s

VanillaMalt Extract

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

SmokeySherriedCooked Fruit

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