Benriach 16 Year Old 1998 (cask 5171) Triple Distilled, Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Finish vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benriach 16 Year Old 1998 (cask 5171) Triple Distilled, Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Finish
Benriach
★ 4.00
£83
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Clynelish
★ 5.00
£57
| Benriach 16 Year Old 1998 (cask 5171) Triple Distilled, Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Finish | Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Clynelish |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.9% | 46% |
| Age | 16 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £82.87 | £57.12 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Benriach 16 Year Old 1998 (cask 5171) Triple Distilled, Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Finish
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Benriach 16 Year Old 1998 (cask 5171) Triple Distilled, Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Finish
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 4.00).
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is better value at £57 vs £83.
For beginners: Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Benriach 16 Year Old 1998 (cask 5171) Triple Distilled, Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Finish
Pros
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£82.87 vs £57.12)
- −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)
- +More affordable (£57.12 vs £82.87)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Benriach?
Benriach 16 Year Old 1998 (cask 5171) Triple Distilled, Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Finish 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
Only Benriach 16 Year Old 1998 (cask 5171) Triple Distilled, Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Finish
Only Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)