Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Goldlys 14 Year Old Manzanilla Cask Finish (cask 2629)

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

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)Goldlys 14 Year Old Manzanilla Cask Finish (cask 2629)
DistilleryClynelishFilliers
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandBelgium
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV46%43%
Age15 yr14 yr
Price£57.12£41.73
Rating5.00/52.00/5

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

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

Goldlys 14 Year Old Manzanilla Cask Finish (cask 2629)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner75/100
Value48/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Goldlys 14 Year Old Manzanilla Cask Finish (cask 2629)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is rated higher (5.00 vs 2.00).

Goldlys 14 Year Old Manzanilla Cask Finish (cask 2629) is better value at £42 vs £57.

For beginners: Goldlys 14 Year Old Manzanilla Cask Finish (cask 2629) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 14 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£57.12 vs £41.73)

Goldlys 14 Year Old Manzanilla Cask Finish (cask 2629)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£41.73 vs £57.12)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (2.0 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 Goldlys?

Goldlys 14 Year Old Manzanilla Cask Finish (cask 2629) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain character.

Tasting notes

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

OilyLeatheryHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

Only Goldlys 14 Year Old Manzanilla Cask Finish (cask 2629)

SherriedVanillaCitricToastedDried Fruit

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