Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Deanston 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 92411 & 92412) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
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
Deanston 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 92411 & 92412) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
Deanston
£85
| Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | Deanston 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 92411 & 92412) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Clynelish | Deanston |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 49.8% |
| Age | 15 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £57.12 | £85.32 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Deanston 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 92411 & 92412) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Deanston 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 92411 & 92412) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
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 £85.
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 £85.32)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Deanston 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 92411 & 92412) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 15 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£85.32 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 Deanston?
Deanston 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 92411 & 92412) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Only Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Only Deanston 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 92411 & 92412) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)