Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) vs Clynelish 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)
Master of Malt
★ 5.00
£287
Clynelish 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Clynelish
£215
| Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) | Clynelish 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Master of Malt | Clynelish |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 49.7% |
| Age | 40 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £286.95 | £214.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)
Clynelish 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)
Clynelish 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Clynelish 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £215 vs £287.
For beginners: Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (40 vs 24 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£286.95 vs £214.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Clynelish 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +More affordable (£214.95 vs £286.95)
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Master?
Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Who should buy Clynelish?
Clynelish 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.
Tasting notes
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