Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs William Cadenhead 13 Year Old

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

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)William Cadenhead 13 Year Old
DistilleryClynelishWM Cadenhead
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age15 yr13 yr
Price£57.12£54.39
Rating5.00/5

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

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

William Cadenhead 13 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

William Cadenhead 13 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

William Cadenhead 13 Year Old is better value at £54 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)
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 13 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£57.12 vs £54.39)

William Cadenhead 13 Year Old

Pros

  • +More affordable (£54.39 vs £57.12)

Cons

  • 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 William?

William Cadenhead 13 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt Extract

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

OilyLeatheryHoneyNutty

Only William Cadenhead 13 Year Old

YeastyHay-likeLeafy

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