Blanton's Original Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Blanton's Original Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Blanton's
£80
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Clynelish
★ 5.00
£57
| Blanton's Original Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Blanton's | Clynelish |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 15 yr |
| Price | £79.95 | £57.12 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Blanton's Original Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Blanton's Original Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
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 0.00).
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is better value at £57 vs £80.
For beginners: Blanton's Original Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Blanton's Original Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£79.95 vs £57.12)
- −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)
- +More affordable (£57.12 vs £79.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Blanton's?
Blanton's Original Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Blanton's Original Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Only Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)