Aberlour 13 Year Old Double Cask vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aberlour 13 Year Old Double Cask
Aberlour
£68
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Clynelish
★ 5.00
£57
| Aberlour 13 Year Old Double Cask | Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aberlour | Clynelish |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | 13 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £67.95 | £57.12 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aberlour 13 Year Old Double Cask
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Aberlour 13 Year Old Double Cask
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
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 £68.
For beginners: Aberlour 13 Year Old Double Cask is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Aberlour 13 Year Old Double Cask
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£67.95 vs £57.12)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 £67.95)
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 13 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Aberlour?
Aberlour 13 Year Old Double Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
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.
Tasting notes
Only Aberlour 13 Year Old Double Cask
Only Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)