Ben Nevis 9 Year Old 2014 - The Decanter Collection (Signatory) vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

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

Ben Nevis 9 Year Old 2014 - The Decanter Collection (Signatory)Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
DistilleryBen NevisClynelish
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age9 yr15 yr
Price£49.95£57.12
Rating3.00/55.00/5

Ben Nevis 9 Year Old 2014 - The Decanter Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner65/100
Value60/100

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

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

Ben Nevis 9 Year Old 2014 - The Decanter Collection (Signatory)

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 3.00).

Ben Nevis 9 Year Old 2014 - The Decanter Collection (Signatory) is better value at £50 vs £57.

For beginners: Ben Nevis 9 Year Old 2014 - The Decanter Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Ben Nevis 9 Year Old 2014 - The Decanter Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£49.95 vs £57.12)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.0 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 9 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£57.12 vs £49.95)

Who should buy Ben?

Ben Nevis 9 Year Old 2014 - The Decanter Collection (Signatory) 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 9 Year Old 2014 - The Decanter Collection (Signatory)

SherriedCooked FruitVanillaToasted

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

OilyLeatheryHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

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