Glen Garioch 5 Year Old 2012 (cask 1200002406) (Scotland Grindlay) vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Garioch 5 Year Old 2012 (cask 1200002406) (Scotland Grindlay)
Glen Garioch
£43
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Clynelish
★ 5.00
£57
| Glen Garioch 5 Year Old 2012 (cask 1200002406) (Scotland Grindlay) | Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Garioch | Clynelish |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 46% |
| Age | 5 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £42.95 | £57.12 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Garioch 5 Year Old 2012 (cask 1200002406) (Scotland Grindlay)
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Glen Garioch 5 Year Old 2012 (cask 1200002406) (Scotland Grindlay)
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).
Glen Garioch 5 Year Old 2012 (cask 1200002406) (Scotland Grindlay) is better value at £43 vs £57.
For beginners: Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Glen Garioch 5 Year Old 2012 (cask 1200002406) (Scotland Grindlay)
Pros
- +More affordable (£42.95 vs £57.12)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −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 5 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£57.12 vs £42.95)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Garioch 5 Year Old 2012 (cask 1200002406) (Scotland Grindlay) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
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
Only Glen Garioch 5 Year Old 2012 (cask 1200002406) (Scotland Grindlay)
Only Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)