Brackla 10 Year Old 2014 - Small Batch Edition #17 (Signatory) vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

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

Brackla 10 Year Old 2014 - Small Batch Edition #17 (Signatory)Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
DistilleryBracklaClynelish
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.2%46%
Age10 yr15 yr
Price£53.95£57.12
Rating5.00/5

Brackla 10 Year Old 2014 - Small Batch Edition #17 (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Brackla 10 Year Old 2014 - Small Batch Edition #17 (Signatory)

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 rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Brackla 10 Year Old 2014 - Small Batch Edition #17 (Signatory) is better value at £54 vs £57.

For beginners: Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Brackla 10 Year Old 2014 - Small Batch Edition #17 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£53.95 vs £57.12)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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)
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 10 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£57.12 vs £53.95)

Who should buy Brackla?

Brackla 10 Year Old 2014 - Small Batch Edition #17 (Signatory) 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 Brackla 10 Year Old 2014 - Small Batch Edition #17 (Signatory)

SherriedVanillaDried FruitChocolateToasted

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

OilyLeatheryHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

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