Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Edradour 12 Year Old 2011 Barbaresco Small Batch

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

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)Edradour 12 Year Old 2011 Barbaresco Small Batch
DistilleryClynelishEdradour
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%48.2%
Age15 yr12 yr
Price£57.12£74.83
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Edradour 12 Year Old 2011 Barbaresco Small Batch

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Edradour 12 Year Old 2011 Barbaresco Small Batch

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is better value at £57 vs £75.

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 £74.83)
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Edradour 12 Year Old 2011 Barbaresco Small Batch

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£74.83 vs £57.12)
  • 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 12 Year Old 2011 Barbaresco Small Batch suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

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

OilyLeatheryHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

Only Edradour 12 Year Old 2011 Barbaresco Small Batch

SherriedCooked FruitDried FruitVanillaTobacco

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