Tomatin 12 Year Old 2006 Amontillado Sherry Cask Finish 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 2006 Amontillado Sherry Cask Finish
Tomatin
★ 4.00
£57
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Clynelish
★ 5.00
£57
| Tomatin 12 Year Old 2006 Amontillado Sherry Cask Finish | 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 | £56.95 | £57.12 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Tomatin 12 Year Old 2006 Amontillado Sherry Cask Finish
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Tomatin 12 Year Old 2006 Amontillado Sherry Cask Finish
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).
Tomatin 12 Year Old 2006 Amontillado Sherry Cask Finish is better value at £57 vs £57.
For beginners: Tomatin 12 Year Old 2006 Amontillado Sherry Cask Finish is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Tomatin 12 Year Old 2006 Amontillado Sherry Cask Finish
Pros
- +More affordable (£56.95 vs £57.12)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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)
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£57.12 vs £56.95)
Who should buy Tomatin?
Tomatin 12 Year Old 2006 Amontillado Sherry Cask Finish 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 2006 Amontillado Sherry Cask Finish
Only Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)