Blooming Gorse - Wemyss Family Collection vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

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

Blooming Gorse - Wemyss Family CollectionClynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
DistilleryWemyss MaltsClynelish
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
AgeNAS15 yr
Price£47.27£57.12
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Blooming Gorse - Wemyss Family Collection

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner65/100
Value88/100

Blooming Gorse - Wemyss Family Collection

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Blooming Gorse - Wemyss Family Collection is better value at £47 vs £57.

For beginners: Blooming Gorse - Wemyss Family Collection is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Blooming Gorse - Wemyss Family Collection

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£47.27 vs £57.12)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£57.12 vs £47.27)

Who should buy Blooming?

Blooming Gorse - Wemyss Family Collection suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt 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

HoneyMalt Extract

Only Blooming Gorse - Wemyss Family Collection

FragantFresh Fruit

Only Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

OilyLeatheryNutty

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