Adelphi's Liddesdale 18 Year Old vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

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

Adelphi's Liddesdale 18 Year OldClynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
DistilleryAdelphiClynelish
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age18 yr15 yr
Price£58.66£57.12
Rating5.00/5

Adelphi's Liddesdale 18 Year Old

Smoke68/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

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

Adelphi's Liddesdale 18 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £59.

For beginners: Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Adelphi's Liddesdale 18 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 15 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£58.66 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 £58.66)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Adelphi's?

Adelphi's Liddesdale 18 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.

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 Adelphi's Liddesdale 18 Year Old

SmokeySherriedFresh FruitMedicinal

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

OilyLeatheryHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

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