Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Singleton of Dufftown 15 Year Old

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

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)Singleton of Dufftown 15 Year Old
DistilleryClynelishDufftown
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
Age15 yr15 yr
Price£57.12£51.95
Rating5.00/54.40/5

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

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

Singleton of Dufftown 15 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner90/100
Value85/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Singleton of Dufftown 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.40).

Singleton of Dufftown 15 Year Old is better value at £52 vs £57.

For beginners: Singleton of Dufftown 15 Year Old is more approachable (90/100 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 £51.95)

Singleton of Dufftown 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£51.95 vs £57.12)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.4 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 Singleton?

Singleton of Dufftown 15 Year Old is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

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

OilyLeatheryMalt ExtractNutty

Only Singleton of Dufftown 15 Year Old

VanillaCitricFresh Fruit

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