Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2007 Single Cask (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.
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2007 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Caol Ila
★ 2.50
£80
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Clynelish
★ 5.00
£57
| Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2007 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Clynelish |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.1% | 46% |
| Age | 11 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £79.95 | £57.12 |
| Rating | 2.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2007 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2007 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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 2.50).
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is better value at £57 vs £80.
For beginners: Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2007 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£79.95 vs £57.12)
- −Lower community rating (2.5 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)
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 11 years)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2007 Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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 Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2007 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)