Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Balblair 12 Year Old
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
Balblair 12 Year Old
Balblair
★ 4.22
£46
| Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | Balblair 12 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Clynelish | Balblair |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 15 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £57.12 | £45.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.22/5 |
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Balblair 12 Year Old
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Balblair 12 Year Old
Quick verdict
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.22).
Balblair 12 Year Old 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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£57.12 vs £45.95)
Balblair 12 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£45.95 vs £57.12)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.2 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 Balblair?
Balblair 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
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