Tullibardine 4 Year Old 2018 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

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

Tullibardine 4 Year Old 2018 Single Cask (Master of Malt)Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
DistilleryTullibardineClynelish
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV65.9%46%
Age4 yr15 yr
Price£46.95£57.12
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Tullibardine 4 Year Old 2018 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner40/100
Value85/100

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner65/100
Value88/100

Tullibardine 4 Year Old 2018 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Tullibardine 4 Year Old 2018 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £47 vs £57.

For beginners: Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Tullibardine 4 Year Old 2018 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£46.95 vs £57.12)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (65.9%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 4 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£57.12 vs £46.95)

Who should buy Tullibardine?

Tullibardine 4 Year Old 2018 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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.

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

Both taste of

HoneyMalt Extract

Only Tullibardine 4 Year Old 2018 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Fresh FruitNew Wood

Only Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

OilyLeatheryNutty

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