Clynelish 1972 / 24 Year Old / Rare Malts Highland Whisky vs Auchentoshan 44 Year Old 1966

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

Clynelish 1972 / 24 Year Old / Rare Malts Highland WhiskyAuchentoshan 44 Year Old 1966
DistilleryClynelishAuchentoshan
RegionLowland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%40.9%
AgeNAS44 yr
Price£2750£2999.95
Rating4.67/5

Clynelish 1972 / 24 Year Old / Rare Malts Highland Whisky

Smoke66/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Auchentoshan 44 Year Old 1966

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner70/100
Value2/100

Clynelish 1972 / 24 Year Old / Rare Malts Highland Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Auchentoshan 44 Year Old 1966

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Auchentoshan 44 Year Old 1966 is rated higher (4.67 vs 0.00).

Clynelish 1972 / 24 Year Old / Rare Malts Highland Whisky is better value at £2750 vs £3000.

For beginners: Auchentoshan 44 Year Old 1966 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Clynelish 1972 / 24 Year Old / Rare Malts Highland Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£2750 vs £2999.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.7)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Auchentoshan 44 Year Old 1966

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.7/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£2999.95 vs £2750)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Clynelish?

Clynelish 1972 / 24 Year Old / Rare Malts Highland Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Who should buy Auchentoshan?

Auchentoshan 44 Year Old 1966 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Leathery

Only Clynelish 1972 / 24 Year Old / Rare Malts Highland Whisky

OilyKippery

Only Auchentoshan 44 Year Old 1966

Old WoodSherriedDried Fruit

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