Wire Works Port Wine LBV Finish Single Malt 70cl vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Wire Works Port Wine LBV Finish Single Malt 70cl
White Peak Distillery
£70
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Clynelish
★ 5.00
£57
| Wire Works Port Wine LBV Finish Single Malt 70cl | Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | White Peak Distillery | Clynelish |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 15 yr |
| Price | £69.99 | £57.12 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Wire Works Port Wine LBV Finish Single Malt 70cl
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Wire Works Port Wine LBV Finish Single Malt 70cl
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Quick verdict
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is better value at £57 vs £70.
For beginners: Wire Works Port Wine LBV Finish Single Malt 70cl is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Wire Works Port Wine LBV Finish Single Malt 70cl
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£69.99 vs £57.12)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£57.12 vs £69.99)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Wire?
Wire Works Port Wine LBV Finish Single Malt 70cl suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Who should buy Clynelish?
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Only Wire Works Port Wine LBV Finish Single Malt 70cl
Only Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)