Edradour 12 Year Old 2011 Barbaresco Small Batch vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Edradour 12 Year Old 2011 Barbaresco Small Batch
Edradour
£75
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Clynelish
★ 5.00
£57
| Edradour 12 Year Old 2011 Barbaresco Small Batch | Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Edradour | Clynelish |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.2% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £74.83 | £57.12 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Edradour 12 Year Old 2011 Barbaresco Small Batch
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Edradour 12 Year Old 2011 Barbaresco Small Batch
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 £75.
For beginners: Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Edradour 12 Year Old 2011 Barbaresco Small Batch
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£74.83 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 £74.83)
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Edradour?
Edradour 12 Year Old 2011 Barbaresco Small Batch 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 Edradour 12 Year Old 2011 Barbaresco Small Batch
Only Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)