Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Sonoma Distilling Co. Cherrywood Rye
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
Sonoma Distilling Co. Cherrywood Rye
Sonoma County Distilling Co.
★ 4.00
£63
| Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | Sonoma Distilling Co. Cherrywood Rye | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Clynelish | Sonoma County Distilling Co. |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Rye |
| ABV | 46% | 47.8% |
| Age | 15 yr | NAS |
| Price | £57.12 | £63 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Sonoma Distilling Co. Cherrywood Rye
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Sonoma Distilling Co. Cherrywood Rye
Quick verdict
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Sonoma Distilling Co. Cherrywood Rye
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£63 vs £57.12)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 Sonoma?
Sonoma Distilling Co. Cherrywood Rye suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.
Tasting notes
Only Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Only Sonoma Distilling Co. Cherrywood Rye