Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Glen Elgin 17 Year Old 1995 (cask 9043) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

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

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)Glen Elgin 17 Year Old 1995 (cask 9043) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
DistilleryClynelishGlen Elgin
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age15 yr17 yr
Price£57.12£63.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Glen Elgin 17 Year Old 1995 (cask 9043) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Elgin 17 Year Old 1995 (cask 9043) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

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 £64.

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 £63.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glen Elgin 17 Year Old 1995 (cask 9043) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (17 vs 15 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£63.95 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 Glen?

Glen Elgin 17 Year Old 1995 (cask 9043) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

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

OilyLeatheryHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

Only Glen Elgin 17 Year Old 1995 (cask 9043) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

SherriedDried FruitVanillaChocolateToasted

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