Clynelish 20 Year Old 200th Anniversary Distillery Exclusive vs Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Clynelish 20 Year Old 200th Anniversary Distillery Exclusive
Clynelish
★ 5.00
£750
Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old
Bowmore
★ 4.80
£499
| Clynelish 20 Year Old 200th Anniversary Distillery Exclusive | Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Clynelish | Bowmore |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.3% | 56.9% |
| Age | 20 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £750 | £499 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.80/5 |
Clynelish 20 Year Old 200th Anniversary Distillery Exclusive
Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old
Clynelish 20 Year Old 200th Anniversary Distillery Exclusive
Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old
Quick verdict
Clynelish 20 Year Old 200th Anniversary Distillery Exclusive is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.80).
Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old is better value at £499 vs £750.
For beginners: Clynelish 20 Year Old 200th Anniversary Distillery Exclusive is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Clynelish 20 Year Old 200th Anniversary Distillery Exclusive
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£750 vs £499)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£499 vs £750)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.8 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Clynelish?
Clynelish 20 Year Old 200th Anniversary Distillery Exclusive suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Who should buy Bowmore?
Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old 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
Only Clynelish 20 Year Old 200th Anniversary Distillery Exclusive
Only Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old