Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Sherry Finish Blended Whisky vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Sherry Finish Blended Whisky
Johnnie Walker
£49
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Clynelish
★ 5.00
£57
| Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Sherry Finish Blended Whisky | Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Johnnie Walker | Clynelish |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 15 yr |
| Price | £48.5 | £57.12 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Sherry Finish Blended Whisky
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Sherry Finish Blended Whisky
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).
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Sherry Finish Blended Whisky is better value at £49 vs £57.
For beginners: Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Sherry Finish Blended Whisky is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Sherry Finish Blended Whisky
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£48.5 vs £57.12)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£57.12 vs £48.5)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Johnnie?
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Sherry Finish Blended Whisky 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 Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Sherry Finish Blended Whisky
Only Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)