Macallan 16 Year Old 1997 (cask 9441) - Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Macallan 16 Year Old 1997 (cask 9441) - Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
The Macallan
£68
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Clynelish
★ 5.00
£57
| Macallan 16 Year Old 1997 (cask 9441) - Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) | Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Macallan | Clynelish |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 16 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £67.95 | £57.12 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Macallan 16 Year Old 1997 (cask 9441) - Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Macallan 16 Year Old 1997 (cask 9441) - Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
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 £68.
For beginners: Macallan 16 Year Old 1997 (cask 9441) - Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Macallan 16 Year Old 1997 (cask 9441) - Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 15 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£67.95 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 £67.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Macallan?
Macallan 16 Year Old 1997 (cask 9441) - Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Macallan 16 Year Old 1997 (cask 9441) - Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Only Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)