Heaven's Door Straight Rye vs Clynelish 17 Year Old 1997 (casks 4614+4615) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

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

Heaven's Door Straight RyeClynelish 17 Year Old 1997 (casks 4614+4615) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
DistilleryHeaven's DoorClynelish
RegionHighland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV43%46%
AgeNAS17 yr
Price£61.5£44.45
Rating5.00/5

Heaven's Door Straight Rye

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner75/100
Value81/100

Clynelish 17 Year Old 1997 (casks 4614+4615) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Heaven's Door Straight Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Clynelish 17 Year Old 1997 (casks 4614+4615) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Heaven's Door Straight Rye is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Clynelish 17 Year Old 1997 (casks 4614+4615) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is better value at £44 vs £62.

For beginners: Heaven's Door Straight Rye is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Heaven's Door Straight Rye

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£61.5 vs £44.45)

Clynelish 17 Year Old 1997 (casks 4614+4615) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£44.45 vs £61.5)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Heaven's?

Heaven's Door Straight Rye suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.

Who should buy Clynelish?

Clynelish 17 Year Old 1997 (casks 4614+4615) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) 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

Vanilla

Only Heaven's Door Straight Rye

SherriedDried FruitNutty

Only Clynelish 17 Year Old 1997 (casks 4614+4615) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Malt ExtractOilyHoneyToasted

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