Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2008 Bordeaux Edition - DS Tayman vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2008 Bordeaux Edition - DS TaymanClynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
DistilleryBlair AtholClynelish
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age12 yr15 yr
Price£49.99£57.12
Rating5.00/5

Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2008 Bordeaux Edition - DS Tayman

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner65/100
Value88/100

Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2008 Bordeaux Edition - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2008 Bordeaux Edition - DS Tayman is better value at £50 vs £57.

For beginners: Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2008 Bordeaux Edition - DS Tayman is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2008 Bordeaux Edition - DS Tayman

Pros

  • +More affordable (£49.99 vs £57.12)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 12 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£57.12 vs £49.99)

Who should buy Blair?

Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2008 Bordeaux Edition - DS Tayman 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

Only Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2008 Bordeaux Edition - DS Tayman

SherriedCooked FruitDried FruitTobaccoOld Wood

Only Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

OilyLeatheryHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

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