Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Scapa 15 Year Old 1993 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

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

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)Scapa 15 Year Old 1993 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryClynelishScapa
RegionHighlandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%50%
Age15 yr15 yr
Price£57.12£48.6
Rating5.00/53.50/5

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

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

Scapa 15 Year Old 1993 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner60/100
Value72/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scapa 15 Year Old 1993 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.50).

Scapa 15 Year Old 1993 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is better value at £49 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 £48.6)

Scapa 15 Year Old 1993 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£48.6 vs £57.12)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.5 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 Scapa?

Scapa 15 Year Old 1993 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyMalt Extract

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

OilyLeatheryNutty

Only Scapa 15 Year Old 1993 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Fresh FruitYeasty

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