Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish vs Ledaig 11 Year Old 2007 - Artist Collective (La Maison du Whisky)

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

Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask FinishLedaig 11 Year Old 2007 - Artist Collective (La Maison du Whisky)
DistilleryClan CollaTobermory
RegionIsland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%57.1%
Age11 yr11 yr
Price£79.52£119.63
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Ledaig 11 Year Old 2007 - Artist Collective (La Maison du Whisky)

Smoke63/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner20/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ledaig 11 Year Old 2007 - Artist Collective (La Maison du Whisky)

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: 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 £119.63)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Ledaig 11 Year Old 2007 - Artist Collective (La Maison du Whisky)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£119.63 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 Ledaig?

Ledaig 11 Year Old 2007 - Artist Collective (La Maison du Whisky) 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

Smokey

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

SherriedToastedCooked FruitHoney

Only Ledaig 11 Year Old 2007 - Artist Collective (La Maison du Whisky)

OilyMedicinalRubbery

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