Clynelish 13 Year Old 1990 (Bottled 2004) - Eilan Gillan vs The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 1376)

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

Clynelish 13 Year Old 1990 (Bottled 2004) - Eilan GillanThe GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 1376)
DistilleryClynelishGlenDronach
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%53.2%
Age13 yr22 yr
Price£200£210
Rating5.00/5

Clynelish 13 Year Old 1990 (Bottled 2004) - Eilan Gillan

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 1376)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner45/100
Value24/100

Clynelish 13 Year Old 1990 (Bottled 2004) - Eilan Gillan

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 1376)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 1376) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Clynelish 13 Year Old 1990 (Bottled 2004) - Eilan Gillan is better value at £200 vs £210.

For beginners: Clynelish 13 Year Old 1990 (Bottled 2004) - Eilan Gillan is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Clynelish 13 Year Old 1990 (Bottled 2004) - Eilan Gillan

Pros

  • +More affordable (£200 vs £210)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 1376)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 13 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (53.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£210 vs £200)

Who should buy Clynelish?

Clynelish 13 Year Old 1990 (Bottled 2004) - Eilan Gillan 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 The?

The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 1376) 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyToasted

Only Clynelish 13 Year Old 1990 (Bottled 2004) - Eilan Gillan

VanillaMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 1376)

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

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