Blended Malt 25 Year Old 1993 (Master of Malt) vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

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

Blended Malt 25 Year Old 1993 (Master of Malt)Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
DistilleryMaster of MaltClynelish
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV44.8%46%
Age25 yr15 yr
Price£89.95£57.12
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Blended Malt 25 Year Old 1993 (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner65/100
Value56/100

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

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

Blended Malt 25 Year Old 1993 (Master of Malt)

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 better value at £57 vs £90.

For beginners: Blended Malt 25 Year Old 1993 (Master of Malt) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Blended Malt 25 Year Old 1993 (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 15 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£89.95 vs £57.12)

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£57.12 vs £89.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Blended?

Blended Malt 25 Year Old 1993 (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt 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 Blended Malt 25 Year Old 1993 (Master of Malt)

Old WoodSherriedToasted

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

OilyLeatheryHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

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