Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Powers John's Lane Release 12 Year Old Single Pot Still

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

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)Powers John's Lane Release 12 Year Old Single Pot Still
DistilleryClynelishPowers
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Pot Still
ABV46%46%
Age15 yr12 yr
Price£57.12£63.15
Rating5.00/54.83/5

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

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

Powers John's Lane Release 12 Year Old Single Pot Still

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner65/100
Value77/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Powers John's Lane Release 12 Year Old Single Pot Still

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.83).

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is better value at £57 vs £63.

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 £63.15)
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Powers John's Lane Release 12 Year Old Single Pot Still

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£63.15 vs £57.12)
  • Lower community rating (4.8 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 Powers?

Powers John's Lane Release 12 Year Old Single Pot Still suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Pot Still character.

Tasting notes

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

OilyLeatheryHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

Only Powers John's Lane Release 12 Year Old Single Pot Still

SherriedToastedDried FruitVanilla

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