Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Scallywag The Winter Edition 2020

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

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)Scallywag The Winter Edition 2020
DistilleryClynelishScallywag
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%52.6%
Age15 yrNAS
Price£57.12£49.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

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

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2020

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2020

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2020 is better value at £50 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

  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£57.12 vs £49.95)

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2020

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£49.95 vs £57.12)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (52.6%) — may need water

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 Scallywag?

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2020 is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

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

OilyLeatheryHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

Only Scallywag The Winter Edition 2020

SherriedChocolateDried FruitToasted

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