Savanna Lontan Single Traditional Column Still Rum vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

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

Savanna Lontan Single Traditional Column Still RumClynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
DistillerySavannaClynelish
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS15 yr
Price£63.75£57.12
Rating5.00/5

Savanna Lontan Single Traditional Column Still Rum

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

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

Savanna Lontan Single Traditional Column Still Rum

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).

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is better value at £57 vs £64.

For beginners: Savanna Lontan Single Traditional Column Still Rum is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Savanna Lontan Single Traditional Column Still Rum

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£63.75 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 £63.75)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Savanna?

Savanna Lontan Single Traditional Column Still Rum suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Both taste of

Oily

Only Savanna Lontan Single Traditional Column Still Rum

YeastyCooked MashVegetative

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

LeatheryHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

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