Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old vs Clynelish 20 Year Old 200th Anniversary Distillery Exclusive
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old
Bowmore
★ 4.80
£499
Clynelish 20 Year Old 200th Anniversary Distillery Exclusive
Clynelish
★ 5.00
£750
| Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old | Clynelish 20 Year Old 200th Anniversary Distillery Exclusive | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bowmore | Clynelish |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.9% | 57.3% |
| Age | 10 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £499 | £750 |
| Rating | 4.80/5 | 5.00/5 |
Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old
Clynelish 20 Year Old 200th Anniversary Distillery Exclusive
Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old
Clynelish 20 Year Old 200th Anniversary Distillery Exclusive
Quick verdict
Clynelish 20 Year Old 200th Anniversary Distillery Exclusive is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.80).
Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old is better value at £499 vs £750.
For beginners: Clynelish 20 Year Old 200th Anniversary Distillery Exclusive is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£499 vs £750)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.8 vs 5.0)
Clynelish 20 Year Old 200th Anniversary Distillery Exclusive
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£750 vs £499)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bowmore?
Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Who should buy Clynelish?
Clynelish 20 Year Old 200th Anniversary Distillery Exclusive suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Only Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old
Only Clynelish 20 Year Old 200th Anniversary Distillery Exclusive