WV Baker 2012 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 02-12 / Rose vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
WV Baker 2012 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 02-12 / Rose
WV Baker
£93
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Clynelish
★ 5.00
£57
| WV Baker 2012 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 02-12 / Rose | Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | WV Baker | Clynelish |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 15 yr |
| Price | £92.75 | £57.12 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
WV Baker 2012 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 02-12 / Rose
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
WV Baker 2012 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 02-12 / Rose
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 £93.
For beginners: WV Baker 2012 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 02-12 / Rose is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
WV Baker 2012 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 02-12 / Rose
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£92.75 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 £92.75)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy WV?
WV Baker 2012 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 02-12 / Rose 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 WV Baker 2012 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 02-12 / Rose
Only Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)