Balblair 12 Year Old vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balblair 12 Year Old
Balblair
★ 4.22
£46
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Clynelish
★ 5.00
£57
| Balblair 12 Year Old | Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balblair | Clynelish |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £45.95 | £57.12 |
| Rating | 4.22/5 | 5.00/5 |
Balblair 12 Year Old
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Balblair 12 Year Old
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 4.22).
Balblair 12 Year Old is better value at £46 vs £57.
For beginners: Balblair 12 Year Old is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Balblair 12 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£45.95 vs £57.12)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.2 vs 5.0)
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£57.12 vs £45.95)
Who should buy Balblair?
Balblair 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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
Only Balblair 12 Year Old
Only Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)