Ardlair 14 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ardlair 14 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Ardmore
£49
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Clynelish
★ 5.00
£57
| Ardlair 14 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardmore | Clynelish |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57% | 46% |
| Age | 14 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £48.95 | £57.12 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ardlair 14 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Ardlair 14 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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).
Ardlair 14 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £49 vs £57.
For beginners: Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Ardlair 14 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +More affordable (£48.95 vs £57.12)
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
- −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)
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 14 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£57.12 vs £48.95)
Who should buy Ardlair?
Ardlair 14 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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
Both taste of
Only Ardlair 14 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)