Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish vs Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Highland Regiments The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders - 1980s
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish
Clan Colla
★ 5.00
£80
Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Highland Regiments The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders - 1980s
Glen Moray
★ 5.00
£100
| Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish | Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Highland Regiments The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders - 1980s | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Clan Colla | Glen Moray |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 11 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £79.52 | £99.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish
Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Highland Regiments The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders - 1980s
Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish
Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Highland Regiments The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders - 1980s
Quick verdict
Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish is better value at £80 vs £100.
For beginners: Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Highland Regiments The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders - 1980s is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
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 £99.99)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Highland Regiments The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders - 1980s
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 11 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£99.99 vs £79.52)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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.
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Highland Regiments The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders - 1980s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish
Only Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Highland Regiments The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders - 1980s
Where to buy
Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Highland Regiments The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders - 1980s
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange