Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Sherry Finish Blended Whisky

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

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Sherry Finish Blended Whisky
DistilleryClynelishJohnnie Walker
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
Age15 yrNAS
Price£57.12£48.5
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Sherry Finish Blended Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Sherry Finish Blended Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Sherry Finish Blended Whisky is better value at £49 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

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£57.12 vs £48.5)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Sherry Finish Blended Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£48.5 vs £57.12)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 Johnnie?

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Sherry Finish Blended Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

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

OilyLeatheryHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

Only Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Sherry Finish Blended Whisky

SherriedCitricToastedChocolateSmokey

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