Ben Nevis 9 Year Old 2014 - The Decanter Collection (Signatory) vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ben Nevis 9 Year Old 2014 - The Decanter Collection (Signatory)
Ben Nevis
★ 3.00
£50
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Clynelish
★ 5.00
£57
| Ben Nevis 9 Year Old 2014 - The Decanter Collection (Signatory) | Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ben Nevis | Clynelish |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 9 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £49.95 | £57.12 |
| Rating | 3.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Ben Nevis 9 Year Old 2014 - The Decanter Collection (Signatory)
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Ben Nevis 9 Year Old 2014 - The Decanter Collection (Signatory)
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 3.00).
Ben Nevis 9 Year Old 2014 - The Decanter Collection (Signatory) is better value at £50 vs £57.
For beginners: Ben Nevis 9 Year Old 2014 - The Decanter Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Ben Nevis 9 Year Old 2014 - The Decanter Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +More affordable (£49.95 vs £57.12)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.0 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 9 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£57.12 vs £49.95)
Who should buy Ben?
Ben Nevis 9 Year Old 2014 - The Decanter Collection (Signatory) 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 Ben Nevis 9 Year Old 2014 - The Decanter Collection (Signatory)
Only Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)