Teaninich 13 Year Old 2012 - Milroy's Soho Selection vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

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

Teaninich 13 Year Old 2012 - Milroy's Soho SelectionClynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
DistilleryTeaninichClynelish
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51.5%46%
Age13 yr15 yr
Price£52.95£57.12
Rating5.00/5

Teaninich 13 Year Old 2012 - Milroy's Soho Selection

Smoke0/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

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

Teaninich 13 Year Old 2012 - Milroy's Soho Selection

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).

Teaninich 13 Year Old 2012 - Milroy's Soho Selection is better value at £53 vs £57.

For beginners: Teaninich 13 Year Old 2012 - Milroy's Soho Selection is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Teaninich 13 Year Old 2012 - Milroy's Soho Selection

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£52.95 vs £57.12)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
  • 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)
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 13 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£57.12 vs £52.95)

Who should buy Teaninich?

Teaninich 13 Year Old 2012 - Milroy's Soho Selection suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

Both taste of

Honey

Only Teaninich 13 Year Old 2012 - Milroy's Soho Selection

CitricFresh FruitVanilla

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

OilyLeatheryMalt ExtractNutty

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