Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From the Cask 58.8% vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From the Cask 58.8%
Edradour
£50
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Clynelish
★ 5.00
£57
| Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From the Cask 58.8% | Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Edradour | Clynelish |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.8% | 46% |
| Age | 11 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £49.94 | £57.12 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From the Cask 58.8%
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From the Cask 58.8%
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).
Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From the Cask 58.8% is better value at £50 vs £57.
For beginners: Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From the Cask 58.8%
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£49.94 vs £57.12)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.8%) — may need water
- −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)
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 11 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£57.12 vs £49.94)
Who should buy Edradour?
Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From the Cask 58.8% 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 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 Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From the Cask 58.8%
Only Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)