Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Inchfad 13 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish (Darkness)
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
Inchfad 13 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish (Darkness)
Loch Lomond
£65
| Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | Inchfad 13 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish (Darkness) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Clynelish | Loch Lomond |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 50% |
| Age | 15 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £57.12 | £64.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Inchfad 13 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish (Darkness)
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Inchfad 13 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish (Darkness)
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 £65.
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 £64.95)
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 13 years)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Inchfad 13 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish (Darkness)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£64.95 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 Inchfad?
Inchfad 13 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish (Darkness) 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 Inchfad 13 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish (Darkness)