Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish vs Longmorn 17 Year Old 2002 (cask 800621) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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
Longmorn 17 Year Old 2002 (cask 800621) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Longmorn
£121
| Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish | Longmorn 17 Year Old 2002 (cask 800621) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Clan Colla | Longmorn |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 57.3% |
| Age | 11 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £79.52 | £120.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish
Longmorn 17 Year Old 2002 (cask 800621) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish
Longmorn 17 Year Old 2002 (cask 800621) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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 £121.
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 £120.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Longmorn 17 Year Old 2002 (cask 800621) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 11 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£120.95 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 Longmorn?
Longmorn 17 Year Old 2002 (cask 800621) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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
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