Linkwood 15 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 15 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)
Linkwood
★ 4.65
£80
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Clynelish
★ 5.00
£57
| Linkwood 15 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) | Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Clynelish |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 46% |
| Age | 15 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £79.95 | £57.12 |
| Rating | 4.65/5 | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 15 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Linkwood 15 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)
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 4.65).
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is better value at £57 vs £80.
For beginners: Linkwood 15 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 15 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£79.95 vs £57.12)
- −Lower community rating (4.7 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 £79.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 15 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) 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 Linkwood 15 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)
Only Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)