Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (casks 195 & 196) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (casks 195 & 196) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryClynelishMortlach
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age15 yr20 yr
Price£57.12£52.85
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (casks 195 & 196) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (casks 195 & 196) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (casks 195 & 196) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £53 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 £52.85)

Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (casks 195 & 196) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£52.85 vs £57.12)
  • +Longer maturation (20 vs 15 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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 Mortlach?

Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (casks 195 & 196) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyMalt Extract

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

OilyLeatheryNutty

Only Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (casks 195 & 196) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

ToastedVanillaOld Wood

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