Blair Athol 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Blair Athol 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Blair Athol
★ 4.75
£57
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Clynelish
★ 5.00
£57
| Blair Athol 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna | Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Blair Athol | Clynelish |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £57 | £57.12 |
| Rating | 4.75/5 | 5.00/5 |
Blair Athol 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Blair Athol 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
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 4.75).
Blair Athol 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is better value at £57 vs £57.
For beginners: Blair Athol 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Blair Athol 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£57 vs £57.12)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.8 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 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£57.12 vs £57)
Who should buy Blair?
Blair Athol 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna 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 Blair Athol 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Only Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)