Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs The Dalmahoy Deluxe (Adelphi)

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

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)The Dalmahoy Deluxe (Adelphi)
DistilleryClynelishAdelphi
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%40%
Age15 yrNAS
Price£57.12£49.95
Rating5.00/54.83/5

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

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

The Dalmahoy Deluxe (Adelphi)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner90/100
Value97/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Dalmahoy Deluxe (Adelphi)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.83).

The Dalmahoy Deluxe (Adelphi) is better value at £50 vs £57.

For beginners: The Dalmahoy Deluxe (Adelphi) is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£57.12 vs £49.95)

The Dalmahoy Deluxe (Adelphi)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£49.95 vs £57.12)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.8 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 The?

The Dalmahoy Deluxe (Adelphi) 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 The Dalmahoy Deluxe (Adelphi)

VanillaFresh Fruit

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