Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish vs Speyside #2 25 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask FinishSpeyside #2 25 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryClan CollaThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%51.6%
Age11 yr25 yr
Price£79.52£116.95
Rating5.00/54.60/5

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

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

Speyside #2 25 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner60/100
Value39/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Speyside #2 25 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.60).

Clan Colla 11 Year Old 2009 - Oloroso & Peated Cask Finish is better value at £80 vs £117.

For beginners: Speyside #2 25 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 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 £116.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Speyside #2 25 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 11 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (51.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£116.95 vs £79.52)
  • Lower community rating (4.6 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 Speyside?

Speyside #2 25 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedHoney

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

SmokeyToastedCooked Fruit

Only Speyside #2 25 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

VanillaMalt Extract

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