Glenlivet 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 163418) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

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

Glenlivet 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 163418) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
DistilleryThe GlenlivetClynelish
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age18 yr15 yr
Price£53.16£57.12
Rating5.00/5

Glenlivet 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 163418) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

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

Glenlivet 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 163418) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

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).

Glenlivet 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 163418) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is better value at £53 vs £57.

For beginners: Glenlivet 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 163418) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Glenlivet 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 163418) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£53.16 vs £57.12)
  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 15 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£57.12 vs £53.16)

Who should buy Glenlivet?

Glenlivet 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 163418) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) 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 Glenlivet 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 163418) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

SherriedDried FruitOld WoodChocolate

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

OilyLeatheryHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

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