Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Adnams 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)Adnams 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryClynelishAdnams
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%50%
Age15 yr7 yr
Price£57.12£49.95
Rating5.00/54.00/5

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

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

Adnams 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner60/100
Value80/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Adnams 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Adnams 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £50 vs £57.

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

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 7 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£57.12 vs £49.95)

Adnams 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£49.95 vs £57.12)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Adnams?

Adnams 7 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 Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

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

OilyLeatheryMalt ExtractNutty

Only Adnams 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Fresh FruitFragantYeasty

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