Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Inchgower 11 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits

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

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)Inchgower 11 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits
DistilleryClynelishInchgower
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%52.5%
Age15 yr11 yr
Price£57.12£51.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

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

Inchgower 11 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits

Smoke0/100
Sweetness37/100
Beginner45/100
Value96/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchgower 11 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Inchgower 11 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits is better value at £52 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

  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 11 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£57.12 vs £51.95)

Inchgower 11 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£51.95 vs £57.12)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water

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 Inchgower?

Inchgower 11 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

OilyMalt ExtractNutty

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

LeatheryHoney

Only Inchgower 11 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits

ToastedHay-like

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