Clynelish 16 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Mackmyra Moment – Virvelvind

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

Clynelish 16 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)Mackmyra Moment – Virvelvind
DistilleryClynelishMackmyra
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandSweden
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.7%46.8%
Age16 yrNAS
Price£77.95£114.75
Rating4.67/5

Clynelish 16 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke72/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner10/100
Value60/100

Mackmyra Moment – Virvelvind

Smoke64/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Clynelish 16 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mackmyra Moment – Virvelvind

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Clynelish 16 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (4.67 vs 0.00).

Clynelish 16 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £78 vs £115.

For beginners: Mackmyra Moment – Virvelvind is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Clynelish 16 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Intense, complex peat smoke character
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.7/5)
  • +More affordable (£77.95 vs £114.75)

Cons

  • Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
  • High ABV (56.7%) — may need water

Mackmyra Moment – Virvelvind

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£114.75 vs £77.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.7)

Who should buy Clynelish?

Clynelish 16 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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.

Who should buy Mackmyra?

Mackmyra Moment – Virvelvind suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Only Clynelish 16 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

CitricFresh FruitLeatheryMedicinal

Only Mackmyra Moment – Virvelvind

SmokeySherriedToastedHoneyNew Wood

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