Adnams Distiller's 11 Year Old Wheat Whisky, 70cl vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

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

Adnams Distiller's 11 Year Old Wheat Whisky, 70clClynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
DistilleryAdnamsClynelish
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS15 yr
Price£89.99£57.12
Rating5.00/5

Adnams Distiller's 11 Year Old Wheat Whisky, 70cl

Smoke64/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

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

Adnams Distiller's 11 Year Old Wheat Whisky, 70cl

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 £90.

For beginners: Adnams Distiller's 11 Year Old Wheat Whisky, 70cl is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Adnams Distiller's 11 Year Old Wheat Whisky, 70cl

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£89.99 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 £89.99)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Adnams?

Adnams Distiller's 11 Year Old Wheat Whisky, 70cl suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Adnams Distiller's 11 Year Old Wheat Whisky, 70cl

TobaccoToastedChocolateVanillaSmokey

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

OilyLeatheryHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

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