Caol Ila 25 Year Old 1984 Cask 5388 (Bladnoch) vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 25 Year Old 1984 Cask 5388 (Bladnoch)
Caol Ila
£70
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Clynelish
★ 5.00
£57
| Caol Ila 25 Year Old 1984 Cask 5388 (Bladnoch) | 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 | 54.1% | 46% |
| Age | 25 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £70.45 | £57.12 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 25 Year Old 1984 Cask 5388 (Bladnoch)
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Caol Ila 25 Year Old 1984 Cask 5388 (Bladnoch)
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 £70.
For beginners: Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 25 Year Old 1984 Cask 5388 (Bladnoch)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£70.45 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 £70.45)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 25 Year Old 1984 Cask 5388 (Bladnoch) 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 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
Both taste of
Only Caol Ila 25 Year Old 1984 Cask 5388 (Bladnoch)
Only Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Where to buy
Caol Ila 25 Year Old 1984 Cask 5388 (Bladnoch)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange