The Lakes Distillery Whiskymaker's Reserve No. 6 English Whisky, 70cl vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

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

The Lakes Distillery Whiskymaker's Reserve No. 6 English Whisky, 70clClynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
DistilleryThe Lakes DistilleryClynelish
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS15 yr
Price£84.85£57.12
Rating5.00/5

The Lakes Distillery Whiskymaker's Reserve No. 6 English Whisky, 70cl

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

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

The Lakes Distillery Whiskymaker's Reserve No. 6 English Whisky, 70cl

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 £85.

For beginners: The Lakes Distillery Whiskymaker's Reserve No. 6 English Whisky, 70cl is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

The Lakes Distillery Whiskymaker's Reserve No. 6 English Whisky, 70cl

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.85 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 £84.85)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy The?

The Lakes Distillery Whiskymaker's Reserve No. 6 English Whisky, 70cl 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 The Lakes Distillery Whiskymaker's Reserve No. 6 English Whisky, 70cl

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitToastedOld Wood

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

OilyLeatheryHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

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