Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Inchgower 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 800651) (Adelphi)

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

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)Inchgower 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 800651) (Adelphi)
DistilleryClynelishInchgower
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%58.7%
Age15 yr13 yr
Price£57.12£77.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

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

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 800651) (Adelphi)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner40/100
Value64/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 800651) (Adelphi)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is better value at £57 vs £78.

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
  • +More affordable (£57.12 vs £77.95)
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 13 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 800651) (Adelphi)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£77.95 vs £57.12)

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 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 800651) (Adelphi) 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

Oily

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

LeatheryHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

Only Inchgower 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 800651) (Adelphi)

SherriedCooked FruitChocolateOld Wood

Where to buy

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

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 800651) (Adelphi)

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