Benriach The Smoky Twelve vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benriach The Smoky Twelve
Benriach
★ 4.38
£49
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Clynelish
★ 5.00
£57
| Benriach The Smoky Twelve | Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Clynelish |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £48.95 | £57.12 |
| Rating | 4.38/5 | 5.00/5 |
Benriach The Smoky Twelve
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Benriach The Smoky Twelve
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 4.38).
Benriach The Smoky Twelve is better value at £49 vs £57.
For beginners: Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Benriach The Smoky Twelve
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£48.95 vs £57.12)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.4 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 £48.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Benriach?
Benriach The Smoky Twelve 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 Benriach The Smoky Twelve
Only Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)