Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Suntory "The Art of Japanese Whisky" Set

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

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)Suntory "The Art of Japanese Whisky" Set
DistilleryClynelishSuntory
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%40%
Age15 yrNAS
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

Suntory "The Art of Japanese Whisky" Set

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Suntory "The Art of Japanese Whisky" Set

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Suntory "The Art of Japanese Whisky" Set is better value at £50 vs £57.

For beginners: Suntory "The Art of Japanese Whisky" Set 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£57.12 vs £49.95)

Suntory "The Art of Japanese Whisky" Set

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +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 Suntory?

Suntory "The Art of Japanese Whisky" Set 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

HoneyMalt Extract

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

OilyLeatheryNutty

Only Suntory "The Art of Japanese Whisky" Set

VanillaFresh Fruit

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