Aultmore 11 Year Old 2006 - North Star Spirits vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

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

Aultmore 11 Year Old 2006 - North Star SpiritsClynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
DistilleryAultmoreClynelish
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV53.2%46%
Age11 yr15 yr
Price£47.83£57.12
Rating5.00/5

Aultmore 11 Year Old 2006 - North Star Spirits

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

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

Aultmore 11 Year Old 2006 - North Star Spirits

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 0.00).

Aultmore 11 Year Old 2006 - North Star Spirits is better value at £48 vs £57.

For beginners: Aultmore 11 Year Old 2006 - North Star Spirits is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Aultmore 11 Year Old 2006 - North Star Spirits

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£47.83 vs £57.12)

Cons

  • High ABV (53.2%) — may need water
  • 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)
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 11 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£57.12 vs £47.83)

Who should buy Aultmore?

Aultmore 11 Year Old 2006 - North Star Spirits suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

Both taste of

Malt ExtractHoney

Only Aultmore 11 Year Old 2006 - North Star Spirits

Vanilla

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

OilyLeatheryNutty

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