Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Adelphi's Liddesdale 18 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Clynelish
★ 5.00
£57
Adelphi's Liddesdale 18 Year Old
Adelphi
£59
| Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | Adelphi's Liddesdale 18 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Clynelish | Adelphi |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 15 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £57.12 | £58.66 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Adelphi's Liddesdale 18 Year Old
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Adelphi's Liddesdale 18 Year Old
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 £59.
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)
- +More affordable (£57.12 vs £58.66)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Adelphi's Liddesdale 18 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 15 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£58.66 vs £57.12)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 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 Adelphi's?
Adelphi's Liddesdale 18 Year Old 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
Only Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Only Adelphi's Liddesdale 18 Year Old