Aultmore 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 900019) - The Sipping Shed vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

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

Aultmore 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 900019) - The Sipping ShedClynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
DistilleryAultmoreClynelish
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.5%46%
Age11 yr15 yr
Price£53.35£57.12
Rating5.00/5

Aultmore 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 900019) - The Sipping Shed

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Aultmore 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 900019) - The Sipping Shed

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).

Aultmore 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 900019) - The Sipping Shed is better value at £53 vs £57.

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

Aultmore 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 900019) - The Sipping Shed

Pros

  • +More affordable (£53.35 vs £57.12)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 11 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£57.12 vs £53.35)

Who should buy Aultmore?

Aultmore 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 900019) - The Sipping Shed suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Aultmore 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 900019) - The Sipping Shed

SherriedDried FruitVanillaToasted

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

OilyLeatheryHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

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