Forest Whisky Blend Number Five vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

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

Forest Whisky Blend Number FiveClynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
DistilleryForest DistilleryClynelish
RegionHighland
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV47%46%
AgeNAS15 yr
Price£54.5£57.12
Rating5.00/5

Forest Whisky Blend Number Five

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Forest Whisky Blend Number Five

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Forest Whisky Blend Number Five is better value at £55 vs £57.

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

Forest Whisky Blend Number Five

Pros

  • +More affordable (£54.5 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£57.12 vs £54.5)

Who should buy Forest?

Forest Whisky Blend Number Five suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt 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 Forest Whisky Blend Number Five

SherriedChocolateDried FruitToasted

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

OilyLeatheryHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

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