Inchgower 11 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Inchgower 11 Year Old 2007 - North Star SpiritsClynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
DistilleryInchgowerClynelish
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.5%46%
Age11 yr15 yr
Price£51.95£57.12
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Inchgower 11 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits

Smoke0/100
Sweetness37/100
Beginner45/100
Value96/100

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner65/100
Value88/100

Inchgower 11 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Inchgower 11 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits is better value at £52 vs £57.

For beginners: Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Inchgower 11 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£51.95 vs £57.12)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 11 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£57.12 vs £51.95)

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 11 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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

Both taste of

Malt ExtractOilyNutty

Only Inchgower 11 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits

ToastedHay-like

Only Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

LeatheryHoney

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