Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Strathmill 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13782) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)Strathmill 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13782) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryClynelishStrathmill
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%48.4%
Age15 yr12 yr
Price£57.12£49.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Strathmill 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13782) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Strathmill 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13782) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Strathmill 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13782) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£57.12 vs £49.95)

Strathmill 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13782) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£49.95 vs £57.12)

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 Strathmill?

Strathmill 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13782) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyMalt Extract

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

OilyLeatheryNutty

Only Strathmill 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13782) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

VanillaFresh FruitToasted

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