Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs English Whisky Co. 7 Year Old 2014 (cask GD-EN-14) - Rare Cask Series (GreatDrams)
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
English Whisky Co. 7 Year Old 2014 (cask GD-EN-14) - Rare Cask Series (GreatDrams)
The English Distillery
★ 5.00
£72
| Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | English Whisky Co. 7 Year Old 2014 (cask GD-EN-14) - Rare Cask Series (GreatDrams) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Clynelish | The English Distillery |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | England |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 48.2% |
| Age | 15 yr | 7 yr |
| Price | £57.12 | £71.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
English Whisky Co. 7 Year Old 2014 (cask GD-EN-14) - Rare Cask Series (GreatDrams)
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
English Whisky Co. 7 Year Old 2014 (cask GD-EN-14) - Rare Cask Series (GreatDrams)
Quick verdict
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is better value at £57 vs £72.
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
- +More affordable (£57.12 vs £71.95)
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 7 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
English Whisky Co. 7 Year Old 2014 (cask GD-EN-14) - Rare Cask Series (GreatDrams)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£71.95 vs £57.12)
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 English?
English Whisky Co. 7 Year Old 2014 (cask GD-EN-14) - Rare Cask Series (GreatDrams) 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)
Only English Whisky Co. 7 Year Old 2014 (cask GD-EN-14) - Rare Cask Series (GreatDrams)