Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish vs Inchgower 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 805911) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)

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

Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask FinishInchgower 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 805911) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)
DistilleryClan CollaInchgower
RegionSpeyside
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%57.1%
Age11 yr14 yr
Price£79.52£105
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Inchgower 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 805911) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchgower 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 805911) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)

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 £105.

For beginners: Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

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 £105)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Inchgower 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 805911) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (14 vs 11 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£105 vs £79.52)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 Inchgower?

Inchgower 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 805911) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedHoney

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

SmokeyToastedCooked Fruit

Only Inchgower 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 805911) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)

Fresh FruitNuttyMalt Extract

Where to buy

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

Inchgower 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 805911) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)

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