Burnt Bridges Blended Whiskey vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Burnt Bridges Blended Whiskey
Burnt Ends
★ 4.71
£50
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Clynelish
★ 5.00
£57
| Burnt Bridges Blended Whiskey | Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Burnt Ends | Clynelish |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | England | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.3% | 46% |
| Age | 10 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £49.95 | £57.12 |
| Rating | 4.71/5 | 5.00/5 |
Burnt Bridges Blended Whiskey
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Burnt Bridges Blended Whiskey
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 4.71).
Burnt Bridges Blended Whiskey 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).
Burnt Bridges Blended Whiskey
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£49.95 vs £57.12)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.7 vs 5.0)
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£57.12 vs £49.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Burnt?
Burnt Bridges Blended Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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
Only Burnt Bridges Blended Whiskey
Only Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)