BenRiach 10 Year Old Curiositas - Pre 2018 vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
BenRiach 10 Year Old Curiositas - Pre 2018
Benriach
★ 4.09
£80
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Clynelish
★ 5.00
£57
| BenRiach 10 Year Old Curiositas - Pre 2018 | Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Clynelish |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | 10 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £79.99 | £57.12 |
| Rating | 4.09/5 | 5.00/5 |
BenRiach 10 Year Old Curiositas - Pre 2018
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
BenRiach 10 Year Old Curiositas - Pre 2018
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 4.09).
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is better value at £57 vs £80.
For beginners: BenRiach 10 Year Old Curiositas - Pre 2018 is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
BenRiach 10 Year Old Curiositas - Pre 2018
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£79.99 vs £57.12)
- −Lower community rating (4.1 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 £79.99)
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy BenRiach?
BenRiach 10 Year Old Curiositas - Pre 2018 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 BenRiach 10 Year Old Curiositas - Pre 2018
Only Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)