Clynelish 14 Year Old 1997 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) vs Big Peat Halloween Edition

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

Clynelish 14 Year Old 1997 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)Big Peat Halloween Edition
DistilleryClynelishBig Peat
RegionHighlandIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%48%
Age14 yrNAS
Price£37.58£48.67
Rating5.00/5

Clynelish 14 Year Old 1997 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

Big Peat Halloween Edition

Smoke63/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

Clynelish 14 Year Old 1997 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Big Peat Halloween Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Big Peat Halloween Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Clynelish 14 Year Old 1997 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is better value at £38 vs £49.

For beginners: Clynelish 14 Year Old 1997 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

Clynelish 14 Year Old 1997 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£37.58 vs £48.67)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Big Peat Halloween Edition

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£48.67 vs £37.58)

Who should buy Clynelish?

Clynelish 14 Year Old 1997 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) 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 Big?

Big Peat Halloween Edition suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.

Tasting notes

Only Clynelish 14 Year Old 1997 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

OilyHoneyFresh FruitVanillaMalt Extract

Only Big Peat Halloween Edition

SmokeyCoal-gasDried Fruit

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