Ben Nevis 2012 / 12 Year Old / Single Cask Nation Highland Whisky vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

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

Ben Nevis 2012 / 12 Year Old / Single Cask Nation Highland WhiskyClynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
DistilleryBen NevisClynelish
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS15 yr
Price£89.25£57.12
Rating5.00/5

Ben Nevis 2012 / 12 Year Old / Single Cask Nation Highland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

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

Ben Nevis 2012 / 12 Year Old / Single Cask Nation Highland Whisky

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).

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is better value at £57 vs £89.

For beginners: Ben Nevis 2012 / 12 Year Old / Single Cask Nation Highland Whisky is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Ben Nevis 2012 / 12 Year Old / Single Cask Nation Highland Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£89.25 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 £89.25)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Ben?

Ben Nevis 2012 / 12 Year Old / Single Cask Nation Highland Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 2012 / 12 Year Old / Single Cask Nation Highland Whisky

ChocolateToastedOld Wood

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

OilyLeatheryHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

Explore more