Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Blair Athol 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)Blair Athol 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
DistilleryClynelishBlair Athol
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%43%
Age15 yr12 yr
Price£57.12£57
Rating5.00/54.75/5

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

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

Blair Athol 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner75/100
Value83/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Blair Athol 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.75).

Blair Athol 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is better value at £57 vs £57.

For beginners: Blair Athol 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is more approachable (75/100 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 12 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£57.12 vs £57)

Blair Athol 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£57 vs £57.12)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.8 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 Blair?

Blair Athol 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna 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 Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

OilyLeatheryHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

Only Blair Athol 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

SherriedChocolateDried FruitToasted

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