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

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

Mackmyra StjärnrökClynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
DistilleryMackmyraClynelish
RegionHighland
CountrySwedenScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46.1%46%
AgeNAS15 yr
Price£61.69£57.12
Rating4.75/55.00/5

Mackmyra Stjärnrök

Smoke68/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner50/100
Value77/100

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

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

Mackmyra Stjärnrök

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 4.75).

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is better value at £57 vs £62.

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

Mackmyra Stjärnrök

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£61.69 vs £57.12)
  • Lower community rating (4.8 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 £61.69)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Mackmyra?

Mackmyra Stjärnrök suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Mackmyra Stjärnrök

SmokeySherriedCooked FruitToastedMedicinal

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

OilyLeatheryHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

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