Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Peat Chimney Batch Strength 002 (Wemyss Malts)

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

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)Peat Chimney Batch Strength 002 (Wemyss Malts)
DistilleryClynelishWemyss Malts
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%57%
Age15 yrNAS
Price£57.12£46.32
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Peat Chimney Batch Strength 002 (Wemyss Malts)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Peat Chimney Batch Strength 002 (Wemyss Malts)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Peat Chimney Batch Strength 002 (Wemyss Malts) is better value at £46 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 £46.32)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Peat Chimney Batch Strength 002 (Wemyss Malts)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£46.32 vs £57.12)

Cons

  • High ABV (57%) — 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 Peat?

Peat Chimney Batch Strength 002 (Wemyss Malts) 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

Oily

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

LeatheryHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

Only Peat Chimney Batch Strength 002 (Wemyss Malts)

SmokeyToasted

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