Paul John Christmas Edition 2022 vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

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

Paul John Christmas Edition 2022Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
DistilleryPaul JohnClynelish
RegionHighland
CountryIndiaScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
AgeNAS15 yr
Price£59.99£57.12
Rating5.00/5

Paul John Christmas Edition 2022

Smoke64/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

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

Paul John Christmas Edition 2022

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 £60.

For beginners: Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Paul John Christmas Edition 2022

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£59.99 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 £59.99)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Paul?

Paul John Christmas Edition 2022 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 Paul John Christmas Edition 2022

ChocolateSherriedDried FruitSmokey

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

OilyLeatheryHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

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