Johnnie Walker Not So Old Fashioned Gift Set vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Johnnie Walker Not So Old Fashioned Gift Set
Johnnie Walker
£41
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Clynelish
★ 5.00
£57
| Johnnie Walker Not So Old Fashioned Gift Set | Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Johnnie Walker | Clynelish |
| Region | Other Scotch | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £41 | £57.12 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Johnnie Walker Not So Old Fashioned Gift Set
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Johnnie Walker Not So Old Fashioned Gift Set
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).
Johnnie Walker Not So Old Fashioned Gift Set is better value at £41 vs £57.
For beginners: Johnnie Walker Not So Old Fashioned Gift Set is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Johnnie Walker Not So Old Fashioned Gift Set
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£41 vs £57.12)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 12 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£57.12 vs £41)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Johnnie?
Johnnie Walker Not So Old Fashioned Gift Set suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch 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 Johnnie Walker Not So Old Fashioned Gift Set
Only Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)