North British 35 Year Old '89 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
North British 35 Year Old '89 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
North British
£75
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Clynelish
★ 5.00
£57
| North British 35 Year Old '89 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North British | Clynelish |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45.9% | 46% |
| Age | 35 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £74.95 | £57.12 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
North British 35 Year Old '89 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
North British 35 Year Old '89 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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 £75.
For beginners: Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
North British 35 Year Old '89 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£74.95 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 £74.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy North?
North British 35 Year Old '89 Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain 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 North British 35 Year Old '89 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)