Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2007 - Vintage Casks (Mossburn) vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

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

Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2007 - Vintage Casks (Mossburn)Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
DistilleryCraigellachieClynelish
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age13 yr15 yr
Price£67.67£57.12
Rating5.00/5

Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2007 - Vintage Casks (Mossburn)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

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

Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2007 - Vintage Casks (Mossburn)

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 £68.

For beginners: Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2007 - Vintage Casks (Mossburn) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2007 - Vintage Casks (Mossburn)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£67.67 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 £67.67)
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 13 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Craigellachie?

Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2007 - Vintage Casks (Mossburn) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2007 - Vintage Casks (Mossburn)

SherriedChocolateToastedDried FruitOld Wood

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

OilyLeatheryHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

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