Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs The Koshi-No Shinobu Blended Whisky
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
The Koshi-No Shinobu Blended Whisky
Shinobu
★ 4.00
£55
| Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | The Koshi-No Shinobu Blended Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Clynelish | Shinobu |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 43% |
| Age | 15 yr | NAS |
| Price | £57.12 | £54.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
The Koshi-No Shinobu Blended Whisky
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
The Koshi-No Shinobu Blended Whisky
Quick verdict
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
The Koshi-No Shinobu Blended Whisky is better value at £55 vs £57.
For beginners: The Koshi-No Shinobu Blended Whisky is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£57.12 vs £54.5)
The Koshi-No Shinobu Blended Whisky
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£54.5 vs £57.12)
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 The?
The Koshi-No Shinobu Blended Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Only Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Only The Koshi-No Shinobu Blended Whisky