Glencadam 12 Year Old Portwood Finish vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glencadam 12 Year Old Portwood Finish
Glencadam
★ 4.80
£45
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Clynelish
★ 5.00
£57
| Glencadam 12 Year Old Portwood Finish | Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glencadam | Clynelish |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £44.83 | £57.12 |
| Rating | 4.80/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glencadam 12 Year Old Portwood Finish
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Glencadam 12 Year Old Portwood Finish
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 4.80).
Glencadam 12 Year Old Portwood Finish is better value at £45 vs £57.
For beginners: Glencadam 12 Year Old Portwood Finish is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Glencadam 12 Year Old Portwood Finish
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£44.83 vs £57.12)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.8 vs 5.0)
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£57.12 vs £44.83)
Who should buy Glencadam?
Glencadam 12 Year Old Portwood Finish 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 Glencadam 12 Year Old Portwood Finish
Only Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)