Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Forest Whisky Blend Number Eight

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

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)Forest Whisky Blend Number Eight
DistilleryClynelishForest Distillery
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%47%
Age15 yrNAS
Price£57.12£56.49
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Forest Whisky Blend Number Eight

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Forest Whisky Blend Number Eight

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Forest Whisky Blend Number Eight is better value at £56 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£57.12 vs £56.49)

Forest Whisky Blend Number Eight

Pros

  • +More affordable (£56.49 vs £57.12)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Forest?

Forest Whisky Blend Number Eight suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Tasting notes

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

OilyLeatheryHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

Only Forest Whisky Blend Number Eight

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitChocolateToasted

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