Caol Ila 18 Year Old vs Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 18 Year Old
Caol Ila
★ 4.72
£99
Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish
Clan Colla
★ 5.00
£80
| Caol Ila 18 Year Old | Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Clan Colla |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 43% | 46% |
| Age | 18 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £98.94 | £79.52 |
| Rating | 4.72/5 | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 18 Year Old
Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish
Caol Ila 18 Year Old
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 4.72).
Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish is better value at £80 vs £99.
For beginners: Caol Ila 18 Year Old is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 18 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 11 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£98.94 vs £79.52)
- −Lower community rating (4.7 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 £98.94)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 18 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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 Caol Ila 18 Year Old
Only Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish
Where to buy
Caol Ila 18 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange