Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs North British 35 Year Old '89 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)North British 35 Year Old '89 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryClynelishNorth British
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV46%45.9%
Age15 yr35 yr
Price£57.12£74.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

North British 35 Year Old '89 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

North British 35 Year Old '89 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £75.

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 £74.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

North British 35 Year Old '89 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (35 vs 15 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£74.95 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 North?

North British 35 Year Old '89 Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain character.

Tasting notes

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

OilyLeatheryHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

Only North British 35 Year Old '89 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokeyToastedChocolateSherriedOld Wood

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