Amahagan World Malt Edition No. 2 - Red Wine Wood Finish vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Amahagan World Malt Edition No. 2 - Red Wine Wood Finish
Nagahama
£82
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Clynelish
★ 5.00
£57
| Amahagan World Malt Edition No. 2 - Red Wine Wood Finish | Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Nagahama | Clynelish |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 15 yr |
| Price | £81.75 | £57.12 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Amahagan World Malt Edition No. 2 - Red Wine Wood Finish
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Amahagan World Malt Edition No. 2 - Red Wine Wood Finish
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 £82.
For beginners: Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Amahagan World Malt Edition No. 2 - Red Wine Wood Finish
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£81.75 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 £81.75)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Amahagan?
Amahagan World Malt Edition No. 2 - Red Wine Wood Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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 Amahagan World Malt Edition No. 2 - Red Wine Wood Finish
Only Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)