Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 901035) (Scotland Grindlay)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Clynelish
★ 5.00
£57
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 901035) (Scotland Grindlay)
Craigellachie
£52
| Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 901035) (Scotland Grindlay) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Clynelish | Craigellachie |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 50% |
| Age | 15 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £57.12 | £51.69 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 901035) (Scotland Grindlay)
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 901035) (Scotland Grindlay)
Quick verdict
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 901035) (Scotland Grindlay) is better value at £52 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 11 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£57.12 vs £51.69)
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 901035) (Scotland Grindlay)
Pros
- +More affordable (£51.69 vs £57.12)
Cons
- −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 Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 901035) (Scotland Grindlay) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Only Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 901035) (Scotland Grindlay)