Highland Park 12 Year Old - Viking Honour vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Viking Honour
Highland Park
★ 3.33
£47
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Clynelish
★ 5.00
£57
| Highland Park 12 Year Old - Viking Honour | Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Clynelish |
| Region | Island | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £47 | £57.12 |
| Rating | 3.33/5 | 5.00/5 |
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Viking Honour
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Viking Honour
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 3.33).
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Viking Honour is better value at £47 vs £57.
For beginners: Highland Park 12 Year Old - Viking Honour is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Viking Honour
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£47 vs £57.12)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.3 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 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£57.12 vs £47)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Viking Honour suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island 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 Highland Park 12 Year Old - Viking Honour
Only Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)