The Legendary Dark Silkie Irish Whiskey vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Legendary Dark Silkie Irish Whiskey
Sliabh Liag
★ 4.90
£43
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Clynelish
★ 5.00
£57
| The Legendary Dark Silkie Irish Whiskey | Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Sliabh Liag | Clynelish |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 15 yr |
| Price | £42.5 | £57.12 |
| Rating | 4.90/5 | 5.00/5 |
The Legendary Dark Silkie Irish Whiskey
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
The Legendary Dark Silkie Irish Whiskey
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 4.90).
The Legendary Dark Silkie Irish Whiskey is better value at £43 vs £57.
For beginners: Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
The Legendary Dark Silkie Irish Whiskey
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£42.5 vs £57.12)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.9 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 £42.5)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy The?
The Legendary Dark Silkie Irish Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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
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