East London Liquor Company & Sonoma Distilling Co. Whisky vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

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

East London Liquor Company & Sonoma Distilling Co. WhiskyClynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
DistilleryEast London Liquor CompanyClynelish
RegionHighland
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV45.5%46%
AgeNAS15 yr
Price£73.79£57.12
Rating5.00/5

East London Liquor Company & Sonoma Distilling Co. Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness73/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

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

East London Liquor Company & Sonoma Distilling Co. Whisky

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 £74.

For beginners: East London Liquor Company & Sonoma Distilling Co. Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

East London Liquor Company & Sonoma Distilling Co. Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£73.79 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 £73.79)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy East?

East London Liquor Company & Sonoma Distilling Co. Whisky suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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 East London Liquor Company & Sonoma Distilling Co. Whisky

VanillaChocolateSherriedSmokey

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

OilyLeatheryHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

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