Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs The Koshi-No Shinobu Blended Whisky

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

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)The Koshi-No Shinobu Blended Whisky
DistilleryClynelishShinobu
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%43%
Age15 yrNAS
Price£57.12£54.5
Rating5.00/54.00/5

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

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

The Koshi-No Shinobu Blended Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner90/100
Value73/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Koshi-No Shinobu Blended Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

The Koshi-No Shinobu Blended Whisky is better value at £55 vs £57.

For beginners: The Koshi-No Shinobu Blended Whisky 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)

Cons

  • More expensive (£57.12 vs £54.5)

The Koshi-No Shinobu Blended Whisky

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£54.5 vs £57.12)

Cons

  • 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 The?

The Koshi-No Shinobu Blended Whisky 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

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

OilyLeatheryHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

Only The Koshi-No Shinobu Blended Whisky

SherriedVanillaOld Wood

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