Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

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

Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Wheat WhiskeyClynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
DistilleryWoodford ReserveClynelish
RegionHighland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeWheatSingle Malt
ABV45.2%46%
AgeNAS15 yr
Price£41.75£57.12
Rating4.60/55.00/5

Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

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

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

Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey

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 4.60).

Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey is better value at £42 vs £57.

For beginners: Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£41.75 vs £57.12)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.6 vs 5.0)

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

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£57.12 vs £41.75)

Who should buy Woodford?

Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Wheat 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

Both taste of

Honey

Only Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey

VanillaFresh FruitToasted

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

OilyLeatheryMalt ExtractNutty

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