Tomatin 12 Year Old 2010 Italian Collection - Amarone Cask vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tomatin 12 Year Old 2010 Italian Collection - Amarone Cask
Tomatin
★ 4.00
£65
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Clynelish
★ 5.00
£57
| Tomatin 12 Year Old 2010 Italian Collection - Amarone Cask | Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomatin | Clynelish |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £65 | £57.12 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Tomatin 12 Year Old 2010 Italian Collection - Amarone Cask
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Tomatin 12 Year Old 2010 Italian Collection - Amarone Cask
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 4.00).
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is better value at £57 vs £65.
For beginners: Tomatin 12 Year Old 2010 Italian Collection - Amarone Cask is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Tomatin 12 Year Old 2010 Italian Collection - Amarone Cask
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£65 vs £57.12)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 £65)
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Tomatin?
Tomatin 12 Year Old 2010 Italian Collection - Amarone Cask 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 Tomatin 12 Year Old 2010 Italian Collection - Amarone Cask
Only Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)