Benromach Contrasts Triple Distilled vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

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

Benromach Contrasts Triple DistilledClynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
DistilleryBenromachClynelish
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age10 yr15 yr
Price£48.9£57.12
Rating5.00/5

Benromach Contrasts Triple Distilled

Smoke64/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

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

Benromach Contrasts Triple Distilled

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).

Benromach Contrasts Triple Distilled 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).

Benromach Contrasts Triple Distilled

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£48.9 vs £57.12)

Cons

  • 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)
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 10 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£57.12 vs £48.9)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Benromach?

Benromach Contrasts Triple Distilled 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

Both taste of

Malt Extract

Only Benromach Contrasts Triple Distilled

SmokeyFresh FruitVanilla

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

OilyLeatheryHoneyNutty

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