Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Coppersea 3 Year Old 2016 (Master of Malt)

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

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)Coppersea 3 Year Old 2016 (Master of Malt)
DistilleryClynelishCoppersea
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV46%51.6%
Age15 yr3 yr
Price£57.12£54.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Coppersea 3 Year Old 2016 (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Coppersea 3 Year Old 2016 (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Coppersea 3 Year Old 2016 (Master of Malt) is better value at £55 vs £57.

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)
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 3 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£57.12 vs £54.95)

Coppersea 3 Year Old 2016 (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£54.95 vs £57.12)

Cons

  • High ABV (51.6%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 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 Coppersea?

Coppersea 3 Year Old 2016 (Master of Malt) 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

Malt Extract

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

OilyLeatheryHoneyNutty

Only Coppersea 3 Year Old 2016 (Master of Malt)

YeastyNew WoodHusky

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