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

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

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)Penderyn Portwood
DistilleryClynelishPenderyn
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandWales
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age15 yrNAS
Price£57.12£54.5
Rating5.00/54.73/5

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

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

Penderyn Portwood

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner65/100
Value87/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Penderyn Portwood

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.73).

Penderyn Portwood is better value at £55 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)

Cons

  • More expensive (£57.12 vs £54.5)

Penderyn Portwood

Pros

  • +More affordable (£54.5 vs £57.12)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.7 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 Penderyn?

Penderyn Portwood suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

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

OilyLeatheryHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

Only Penderyn Portwood

SherriedFresh FruitCooked FruitChocolate

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