Jura 15 Year Old 2008 Managing Director’s Selection - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Jura 15 Year Old 2008 Managing Director’s Selection - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Jura
£69
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Clynelish
★ 5.00
£57
| Jura 15 Year Old 2008 Managing Director’s Selection - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Jura | Clynelish |
| Region | Island | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.4% | 46% |
| Age | 15 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £68.5 | £57.12 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Jura 15 Year Old 2008 Managing Director’s Selection - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Jura 15 Year Old 2008 Managing Director’s Selection - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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 £69.
For beginners: Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Jura 15 Year Old 2008 Managing Director’s Selection - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£68.5 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 £68.5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Jura?
Jura 15 Year Old 2008 Managing Director’s Selection - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island 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 Jura 15 Year Old 2008 Managing Director’s Selection - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)