Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Speyburn 8 Year Old 2016 - The Cooper's Choice The Golden Cut Collection (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
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
Speyburn 8 Year Old 2016 - The Cooper's Choice The Golden Cut Collection (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Speyside
£56
| Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | Speyburn 8 Year Old 2016 - The Cooper's Choice The Golden Cut Collection (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Clynelish | Speyside |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 50% |
| Age | 15 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £57.12 | £55.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Speyburn 8 Year Old 2016 - The Cooper's Choice The Golden Cut Collection (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Speyburn 8 Year Old 2016 - The Cooper's Choice The Golden Cut Collection (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Quick verdict
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Speyburn 8 Year Old 2016 - The Cooper's Choice The Golden Cut Collection (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is better value at £56 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 8 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£57.12 vs £55.5)
Speyburn 8 Year Old 2016 - The Cooper's Choice The Golden Cut Collection (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Pros
- +More affordable (£55.5 vs £57.12)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 Speyburn?
Speyburn 8 Year Old 2016 - The Cooper's Choice The Golden Cut Collection (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Only Speyburn 8 Year Old 2016 - The Cooper's Choice The Golden Cut Collection (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)