Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish vs Macallan 16 Year Old 1997 (cask 9441) - Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
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
Macallan 16 Year Old 1997 (cask 9441) - Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
The Macallan
£68
| Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish | Macallan 16 Year Old 1997 (cask 9441) - Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Clan Colla | The Macallan |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 11 yr | 16 yr |
| Price | £79.52 | £67.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish
Macallan 16 Year Old 1997 (cask 9441) - Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish
Macallan 16 Year Old 1997 (cask 9441) - Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Quick verdict
Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Macallan 16 Year Old 1997 (cask 9441) - Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is better value at £68 vs £80.
For beginners: Macallan 16 Year Old 1997 (cask 9441) - Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is more approachable (65/100 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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£79.52 vs £67.95)
Macallan 16 Year Old 1997 (cask 9441) - Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Pros
- +More affordable (£67.95 vs £79.52)
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 11 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −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 Macallan?
Macallan 16 Year Old 1997 (cask 9441) - Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) 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 Macallan 16 Year Old 1997 (cask 9441) - Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Where to buy
Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Macallan 16 Year Old 1997 (cask 9441) - Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange