Clydebuilt 27 Year Old Sherried Blended Malt (Ardgowan) vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Clydebuilt 27 Year Old Sherried Blended Malt (Ardgowan)
Ardgowan
£94
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Clynelish
★ 5.00
£57
| Clydebuilt 27 Year Old Sherried Blended Malt (Ardgowan) | Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardgowan | Clynelish |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 41.8% | 46% |
| Age | 27 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £93.95 | £57.12 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Clydebuilt 27 Year Old Sherried Blended Malt (Ardgowan)
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Clydebuilt 27 Year Old Sherried Blended Malt (Ardgowan)
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 £94.
For beginners: Clydebuilt 27 Year Old Sherried Blended Malt (Ardgowan) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Clydebuilt 27 Year Old Sherried Blended Malt (Ardgowan)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (27 vs 15 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£93.95 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 £93.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Clydebuilt?
Clydebuilt 27 Year Old Sherried Blended Malt (Ardgowan) 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 Clydebuilt 27 Year Old Sherried Blended Malt (Ardgowan)
Only Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)