Lennox Peat 4 Year Old 2018 - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

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

Lennox Peat 4 Year Old 2018 - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
DistilleryMurray McDavidClynelish
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age4 yr15 yr
Price£44.06£57.12
Rating5.00/5

Lennox Peat 4 Year Old 2018 - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

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

Lennox Peat 4 Year Old 2018 - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)

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).

Lennox Peat 4 Year Old 2018 - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) is better value at £44 vs £57.

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

Lennox Peat 4 Year Old 2018 - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£44.06 vs £57.12)

Cons

  • 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)
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 4 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£57.12 vs £44.06)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Lennox?

Lennox Peat 4 Year Old 2018 - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) 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 Lennox Peat 4 Year Old 2018 - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)

SmokeyCooked FruitSherriedToasted

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

OilyLeatheryHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

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