Linkwood 14 Year Old - Skene Dhu vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 14 Year Old - Skene Dhu
Linkwood
£88
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Clynelish
★ 5.00
£57
| Linkwood 14 Year Old - Skene Dhu | Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Clynelish |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 46% |
| Age | 14 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £88.46 | £57.12 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 14 Year Old - Skene Dhu
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Linkwood 14 Year Old - Skene Dhu
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 0.00).
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is better value at £57 vs £88.
For beginners: Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 14 Year Old - Skene Dhu
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£88.46 vs £57.12)
- −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)
- +More affordable (£57.12 vs £88.46)
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 14 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 14 Year Old - Skene Dhu suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Linkwood 14 Year Old - Skene Dhu
Only Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)