Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Edradour 10 Year Old 2002 (cask 462) - Straight from the Cask
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
Edradour 10 Year Old 2002 (cask 462) - Straight from the Cask
Edradour
£51
| Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | Edradour 10 Year Old 2002 (cask 462) - Straight from the Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Clynelish | Edradour |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 58.6% |
| Age | 15 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £57.12 | £50.52 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Edradour 10 Year Old 2002 (cask 462) - Straight from the Cask
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Edradour 10 Year Old 2002 (cask 462) - Straight from the Cask
Quick verdict
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Edradour 10 Year Old 2002 (cask 462) - Straight from the Cask is better value at £51 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 10 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£57.12 vs £50.52)
Edradour 10 Year Old 2002 (cask 462) - Straight from the Cask
Pros
- +More affordable (£50.52 vs £57.12)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (58.6%) — 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 Edradour?
Edradour 10 Year Old 2002 (cask 462) - Straight from the Cask 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
Only Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Only Edradour 10 Year Old 2002 (cask 462) - Straight from the Cask