Michel Forgeron Barrique 96 Grande Champagne Cognac vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Michel Forgeron Barrique 96 Grande Champagne Cognac
Michel Forgeron
£87
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Clynelish
★ 5.00
£57
| Michel Forgeron Barrique 96 Grande Champagne Cognac | Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Michel Forgeron | Clynelish |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 15 yr |
| Price | £87.25 | £57.12 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Michel Forgeron Barrique 96 Grande Champagne Cognac
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Michel Forgeron Barrique 96 Grande Champagne Cognac
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 0.00).
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is better value at £57 vs £87.
For beginners: Michel Forgeron Barrique 96 Grande Champagne Cognac is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Michel Forgeron Barrique 96 Grande Champagne Cognac
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£87.25 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 £87.25)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Michel?
Michel Forgeron Barrique 96 Grande Champagne Cognac suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Michel Forgeron Barrique 96 Grande Champagne Cognac
Only Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)