Arran 8 Year Old 2014 - Provenance Coastal Collection (Douglas Laing) vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

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

Arran 8 Year Old 2014 - Provenance Coastal Collection (Douglas Laing)Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
DistilleryArranClynelish
RegionIslandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age8 yr15 yr
Price£47.68£57.12
Rating5.00/5

Arran 8 Year Old 2014 - Provenance Coastal Collection (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

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

Arran 8 Year Old 2014 - Provenance Coastal Collection (Douglas Laing)

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).

Arran 8 Year Old 2014 - Provenance Coastal Collection (Douglas Laing) is better value at £48 vs £57.

For beginners: Arran 8 Year Old 2014 - Provenance Coastal Collection (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Arran 8 Year Old 2014 - Provenance Coastal Collection (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£47.68 vs £57.12)

Cons

  • 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 8 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£57.12 vs £47.68)

Who should buy Arran?

Arran 8 Year Old 2014 - Provenance Coastal Collection (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island 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

Both taste of

HoneyMalt ExtractOily

Only Arran 8 Year Old 2014 - Provenance Coastal Collection (Douglas Laing)

Fresh Fruit

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

LeatheryNutty

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