Blended Whisky #3 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

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

Blended Whisky #3 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyClynelish
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV48.2%46%
Age23 yr15 yr
Price£79.95£57.12
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Blended Whisky #3 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner60/100
Value63/100

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

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

Blended Whisky #3 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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 better value at £57 vs £80.

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

Blended Whisky #3 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 15 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£79.95 vs £57.12)

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£57.12 vs £79.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Blended?

Blended Whisky #3 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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 Blended Whisky #3 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Old WoodSherriedVanillaToastedDried Fruit

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

OilyLeatheryHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

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