Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2003 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2003 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)
Benrinnes
★ 2.00
£45
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Clynelish
★ 5.00
£57
| Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2003 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) | Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Clynelish |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 10 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £45.38 | £57.12 |
| Rating | 2.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2003 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2003 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)
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 2.00).
Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2003 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) is better value at £45 vs £57.
For beginners: Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2003 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2003 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)
Pros
- +More affordable (£45.38 vs £57.12)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (2.0 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 10 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£57.12 vs £45.38)
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2003 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) 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 Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2003 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)
Only Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)