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, 70cl
The Lakes Distillery
£85

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Clynelish
★ 5.00
£57
| The Lakes Distillery Whiskymaker's Reserve No. 6 English Whisky, 70cl | Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Lakes Distillery | Clynelish |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 15 yr |
| Price | £84.85 | £57.12 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
The Lakes Distillery Whiskymaker's Reserve No. 6 English Whisky, 70cl
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
The Lakes Distillery Whiskymaker's Reserve No. 6 English Whisky, 70cl
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 £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
Only Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)