Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Aberlour 13 Year Old Double Cask
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
Aberlour 13 Year Old Double Cask
Aberlour
£68
| Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | Aberlour 13 Year Old Double Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Clynelish | Aberlour |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 15 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £57.12 | £67.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Aberlour 13 Year Old Double Cask
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Aberlour 13 Year Old Double Cask
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 £68.
For beginners: Aberlour 13 Year Old Double Cask 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)
- +More affordable (£57.12 vs £67.95)
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 13 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Aberlour 13 Year Old Double Cask
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£67.95 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 Aberlour?
Aberlour 13 Year Old Double Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Only Aberlour 13 Year Old Double Cask