Meikle Tòir The Original vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Meikle Tòir The Original
GlenAllachie
★ 4.00
£41
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Clynelish
★ 5.00
£57
| Meikle Tòir The Original | Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | GlenAllachie | Clynelish |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 46% |
| Age | 5 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £40.95 | £57.12 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Meikle Tòir The Original
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Meikle Tòir The Original
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 4.00).
Meikle Tòir The Original is better value at £41 vs £57.
For beginners: Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Meikle Tòir The Original
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£40.95 vs £57.12)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 5 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£57.12 vs £40.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Meikle?
Meikle Tòir The Original suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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
Both taste of
Only Meikle Tòir The Original
Only Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)