Secret Grain 20 Year Old 2004 Fanatical About Flavour Cask Strength - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Secret Grain 20 Year Old 2004 Fanatical About Flavour Cask Strength - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Douglas Laing
£90
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Clynelish
★ 5.00
£57
| Secret Grain 20 Year Old 2004 Fanatical About Flavour Cask Strength - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Douglas Laing | Clynelish |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.4% | 46% |
| Age | 20 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £89.5 | £57.12 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Secret Grain 20 Year Old 2004 Fanatical About Flavour Cask Strength - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Secret Grain 20 Year Old 2004 Fanatical About Flavour Cask Strength - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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 0.00).
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is better value at £57 vs £90.
For beginners: Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Secret Grain 20 Year Old 2004 Fanatical About Flavour Cask Strength - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 15 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£89.5 vs £57.12)
- −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 affordable (£57.12 vs £89.5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Secret?
Secret Grain 20 Year Old 2004 Fanatical About Flavour Cask Strength - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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
Only Secret Grain 20 Year Old 2004 Fanatical About Flavour Cask Strength - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)