Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 5 Year Old 2015 (cask 14112) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Clynelish
★ 5.00
£57
Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 5 Year Old 2015 (cask 14112) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Douglas Laing
£42
| Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 5 Year Old 2015 (cask 14112) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Clynelish | Douglas Laing |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 15 yr | 5 yr |
| Price | £57.12 | £41.52 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 5 Year Old 2015 (cask 14112) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 5 Year Old 2015 (cask 14112) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 5 Year Old 2015 (cask 14112) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £42 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)
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 5 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£57.12 vs £41.52)
Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 5 Year Old 2015 (cask 14112) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£41.52 vs £57.12)
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 Probably?
Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 5 Year Old 2015 (cask 14112) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) 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
Both taste of
Only Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Only Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 5 Year Old 2015 (cask 14112) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)