Ben Nevis 17 Year Old Palo Cortado Cask Finish (Darkness) vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ben Nevis 17 Year Old Palo Cortado Cask Finish (Darkness)
Ben Nevis
£67
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Clynelish
★ 5.00
£57
| Ben Nevis 17 Year Old Palo Cortado Cask Finish (Darkness) | Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ben Nevis | Clynelish |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49% | 46% |
| Age | 17 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £66.95 | £57.12 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ben Nevis 17 Year Old Palo Cortado Cask Finish (Darkness)
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Ben Nevis 17 Year Old Palo Cortado Cask Finish (Darkness)
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 £67.
For beginners: Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Ben Nevis 17 Year Old Palo Cortado Cask Finish (Darkness)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£66.95 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 £66.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Ben?
Ben Nevis 17 Year Old Palo Cortado Cask Finish (Darkness) 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
Only Ben Nevis 17 Year Old Palo Cortado Cask Finish (Darkness)
Only Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)