Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Glenlivet 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 79229) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

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

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)Glenlivet 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 79229) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
DistilleryClynelishThe Glenlivet
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age15 yr19 yr
Price£57.12£53.16
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Glenlivet 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 79229) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenlivet 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 79229) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glenlivet 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 79229) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is better value at £53 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 £53.16)

Glenlivet 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 79229) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£53.16 vs £57.12)
  • +Longer maturation (19 vs 15 years)

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 Glenlivet?

Glenlivet 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 79229) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyMalt ExtractNutty

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

OilyLeathery

Only Glenlivet 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 79229) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

SherriedDried FruitOld Wood

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