Glen Garioch 9 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

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

Glen Garioch 9 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
DistilleryGlen GariochClynelish
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV47.5%46%
Age9 yr15 yr
Price£54.95£57.12
Rating5.00/5

Glen Garioch 9 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Glen Garioch 9 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

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 0.00).

Glen Garioch 9 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £55 vs £57.

For beginners: Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Glen Garioch 9 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£54.95 vs £57.12)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 9 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£57.12 vs £54.95)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Garioch 9 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) 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 Glen Garioch 9 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

SherriedChocolateToastedCooked FruitVanilla

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

OilyLeatheryHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

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