Clynelish 13 Year Old 1995 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Clynelish 13 Year Old 1995 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Clynelish
£52
Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet)
★ 5.00
£50
| Clynelish 13 Year Old 1995 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Clynelish | Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet) |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.2% | 57.7% |
| Age | 13 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £52.34 | £49.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Clynelish 13 Year Old 1995 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Clynelish 13 Year Old 1995 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £50 vs £52.
For beginners: Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Clynelish 13 Year Old 1995 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 9 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (58.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£52.34 vs £49.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£49.95 vs £52.34)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.7%) — may need water
Who should buy Clynelish?
Clynelish 13 Year Old 1995 - 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.
Who should buy Braeval?
Braeval 9 Year Old (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
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