Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs The Epicurean Edinburgh Edition

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

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)The Epicurean Edinburgh Edition
DistilleryClynelishThe Epicurean
RegionHighlandLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%53.3%
Age15 yrNAS
Price£57.12£54.5
Rating5.00/5

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

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

The Epicurean Edinburgh Edition

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Epicurean Edinburgh Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The Epicurean Edinburgh Edition is better value at £55 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£57.12 vs £54.5)

The Epicurean Edinburgh Edition

Pros

  • +More affordable (£54.5 vs £57.12)

Cons

  • High ABV (53.3%) — may need water
  • 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 The?

The Epicurean Edinburgh Edition is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt Extract

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

OilyLeatheryHoneyNutty

Only The Epicurean Edinburgh Edition

CitricFresh FruitYeasty

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