The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood vs Clynelish 19 Year Old 1995 (cask 4676) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

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

The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port WoodClynelish 19 Year Old 1995 (cask 4676) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryGlenDronachClynelish
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%48.4%
Age10 yr19 yr
Price£56.95£84.62
Rating5.00/5

The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner65/100
Value88/100

Clynelish 19 Year Old 1995 (cask 4676) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Clynelish 19 Year Old 1995 (cask 4676) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood is better value at £57 vs £85.

For beginners: The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£56.95 vs £84.62)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Clynelish 19 Year Old 1995 (cask 4676) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (19 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.62 vs £56.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy The?

The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Who should buy Clynelish?

Clynelish 19 Year Old 1995 (cask 4676) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) 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 The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood

SherriedCooked FruitDried FruitChocolateHoney

Only Clynelish 19 Year Old 1995 (cask 4676) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

OilyToastedOld WoodMalt ExtractSmokey

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