1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl) vs Clynelish 24 Year Old - Cask 26.57 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

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

1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl)Clynelish 24 Year Old - Cask 26.57 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Distillery1512 SpiritsClynelish
RegionHighland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV47%55.4%
AgeNAS24 yr
Price£7.21£8.88
Rating3.75/5

1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness90/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Clynelish 24 Year Old - Cask 26.57 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Clynelish 24 Year Old - Cask 26.57 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl) is rated higher (3.75 vs 0.00).

1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl) is better value at £7 vs £9.

For beginners: 1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (3.8/5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Clynelish 24 Year Old - Cask 26.57 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (55.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£8.88 vs £7.21)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 3.8)

Who should buy 1512?

1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Who should buy Clynelish?

Clynelish 24 Year Old - Cask 26.57 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Vanilla

Only 1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl)

Tobacco

Only Clynelish 24 Year Old - Cask 26.57 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedOld Wood

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