Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 305) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

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

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 305) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
DistilleryEdradourClynelish
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age10 yr15 yr
Price£57.95£57.12
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 305) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner65/100
Value86/100

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

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

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 305) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (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 better value at £57 vs £58.

For beginners: Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 305) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 305) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£57.95 vs £57.12)

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£57.12 vs £57.95)
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 305) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) 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 Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 305) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SherriedChocolateDried FruitCooked FruitVanilla

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

OilyLeatheryHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

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