Caol Ila 8 Year Old 2014 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 8 Year Old 2014 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Caol Ila
£60
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Clynelish
★ 5.00
£57
| Caol Ila 8 Year Old 2014 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) | Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Clynelish |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 46% |
| Age | 8 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £60.21 | £57.12 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 8 Year Old 2014 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Caol Ila 8 Year Old 2014 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
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 £60.
For beginners: Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 8 Year Old 2014 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£60.21 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 £60.21)
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 8 Year Old 2014 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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 Caol Ila 8 Year Old 2014 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Only Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)