Black Bull 21 Year Old (Duncan Taylor) vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Black Bull 21 Year Old (Duncan Taylor)
Duncan Taylor
★ 3.67
£92
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Clynelish
★ 5.00
£57
| Black Bull 21 Year Old (Duncan Taylor) | Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Duncan Taylor | Clynelish |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 46% |
| Age | 21 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £91.67 | £57.12 |
| Rating | 3.67/5 | 5.00/5 |
Black Bull 21 Year Old (Duncan Taylor)
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Black Bull 21 Year Old (Duncan Taylor)
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 3.67).
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is better value at £57 vs £92.
For beginners: Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Black Bull 21 Year Old (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£91.67 vs £57.12)
- −Lower community rating (3.7 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 £91.67)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Black?
Black Bull 21 Year Old (Duncan Taylor) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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 Black Bull 21 Year Old (Duncan Taylor)
Only Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)