Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs The Lakes Distillery Whiskymaker's Reserve No. 6 English Whisky, 70cl

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

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)The Lakes Distillery Whiskymaker's Reserve No. 6 English Whisky, 70cl
DistilleryClynelishThe Lakes Distillery
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
Age15 yrNAS
Price£57.12£84.85
Rating5.00/5

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

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

The Lakes Distillery Whiskymaker's Reserve No. 6 English Whisky, 70cl

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Lakes Distillery Whiskymaker's Reserve No. 6 English Whisky, 70cl

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is better value at £57 vs £85.

For beginners: The Lakes Distillery Whiskymaker's Reserve No. 6 English Whisky, 70cl is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£57.12 vs £84.85)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

The Lakes Distillery Whiskymaker's Reserve No. 6 English Whisky, 70cl

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.85 vs £57.12)
  • 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 The?

The Lakes Distillery Whiskymaker's Reserve No. 6 English Whisky, 70cl suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

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

OilyLeatheryHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

Only The Lakes Distillery Whiskymaker's Reserve No. 6 English Whisky, 70cl

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitToastedOld Wood

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