Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Glencadam 12 Year Old Portwood Finish
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
Glencadam 12 Year Old Portwood Finish
Glencadam
★ 4.80
£45
| Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | Glencadam 12 Year Old Portwood Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Clynelish | Glencadam |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 15 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £57.12 | £44.83 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.80/5 |
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Glencadam 12 Year Old Portwood Finish
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Glencadam 12 Year Old Portwood Finish
Quick verdict
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.80).
Glencadam 12 Year Old Portwood Finish is better value at £45 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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£57.12 vs £44.83)
Glencadam 12 Year Old Portwood Finish
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£44.83 vs £57.12)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.8 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 Glencadam?
Glencadam 12 Year Old Portwood Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Only Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Only Glencadam 12 Year Old Portwood Finish