Clynelish 19 Year Old 1995 (cask 908605) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15474) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Clynelish 19 Year Old 1995 (cask 908605) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Clynelish
★ 5.00
£106
Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15474) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Bunnahabhain
★ 5.00
£130
| Clynelish 19 Year Old 1995 (cask 908605) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15474) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Clynelish | Bunnahabhain |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.8% | 52.2% |
| Age | 19 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £105.85 | £130 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Clynelish 19 Year Old 1995 (cask 908605) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15474) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Clynelish 19 Year Old 1995 (cask 908605) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15474) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Quick verdict
Clynelish 19 Year Old 1995 (cask 908605) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £106 vs £130.
For beginners: Clynelish 19 Year Old 1995 (cask 908605) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Clynelish 19 Year Old 1995 (cask 908605) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£105.85 vs £130)
- +Longer maturation (19 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15474) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£130 vs £105.85)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Clynelish?
Clynelish 19 Year Old 1995 (cask 908605) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Who should buy Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15474) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive) 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.
Tasting notes
Only Clynelish 19 Year Old 1995 (cask 908605) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15474) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)