Togouchi 12 Year Old vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Togouchi 12 Year Old
Chugoku Jozo
★ 3.10
£83
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Clynelish
★ 5.00
£57
| Togouchi 12 Year Old | Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Chugoku Jozo | Clynelish |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £83.24 | £57.12 |
| Rating | 3.10/5 | 5.00/5 |
Togouchi 12 Year Old
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Togouchi 12 Year Old
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 3.10).
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is better value at £57 vs £83.
For beginners: Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Togouchi 12 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£83.24 vs £57.12)
- −Lower community rating (3.1 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 £83.24)
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Togouchi?
Togouchi 12 Year Old 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 Togouchi 12 Year Old
Only Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)