Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Clynelish 1993 (bottled 2010) Oloroso Sherry - Distillers Edition

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

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)Clynelish 1993 (bottled 2010) Oloroso Sherry - Distillers Edition
DistilleryClynelishClynelish
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age15 yr14 yr
Price£57.12£60.4
Rating5.00/54.00/5

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

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

Clynelish 1993 (bottled 2010) Oloroso Sherry - Distillers Edition

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner65/100
Value66/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Clynelish 1993 (bottled 2010) Oloroso Sherry - Distillers Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is better value at £57 vs £60.

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

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 £60.4)
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 14 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Clynelish 1993 (bottled 2010) Oloroso Sherry - Distillers Edition

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£60.4 vs £57.12)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Clynelish?

Clynelish 1993 (bottled 2010) Oloroso Sherry - Distillers Edition 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 Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

OilyLeatheryHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

Only Clynelish 1993 (bottled 2010) Oloroso Sherry - Distillers Edition

SherriedCooked FruitChocolateToastedVanilla

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