Powers John's Lane Release 12 Year Old Single Pot Still vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Powers John's Lane Release 12 Year Old Single Pot Still
Powers
★ 4.83
£63
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Clynelish
★ 5.00
£57
| Powers John's Lane Release 12 Year Old Single Pot Still | Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Powers | Clynelish |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Pot Still | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £63.15 | £57.12 |
| Rating | 4.83/5 | 5.00/5 |
Powers John's Lane Release 12 Year Old Single Pot Still
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Powers John's Lane Release 12 Year Old Single Pot Still
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 4.83).
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is better value at £57 vs £63.
For beginners: Powers John's Lane Release 12 Year Old Single Pot Still is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Powers John's Lane Release 12 Year Old Single Pot Still
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£63.15 vs £57.12)
- −Lower community rating (4.8 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 £63.15)
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Powers?
Powers John's Lane Release 12 Year Old Single Pot Still suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Pot Still 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 Powers John's Lane Release 12 Year Old Single Pot Still
Only Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)