Clynelish 21 Year Old - Forgotten Gems vs Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s

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

Clynelish 21 Year Old - Forgotten GemsHaller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s
DistilleryClynelishHaller's
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46.1%43%
Age21 yr8 yr
Price£179.95£240
Rating5.00/5

Clynelish 21 Year Old - Forgotten Gems

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner85/100
Value21/100

Clynelish 21 Year Old - Forgotten Gems

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Clynelish 21 Year Old - Forgotten Gems is better value at £180 vs £240.

For beginners: Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Clynelish 21 Year Old - Forgotten Gems

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£179.95 vs £240)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 8 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£240 vs £179.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Clynelish?

Clynelish 21 Year Old - Forgotten Gems suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Who should buy Haller’s?

Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Clynelish 21 Year Old - Forgotten Gems

LeatherySmokeyMalt ExtractOld Wood

Only Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s

VanillaTobaccoHoneyOily

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