Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Tomatin 12 Year Old 2006 Amontillado Sherry Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Clynelish
★ 5.00
£57
Tomatin 12 Year Old 2006 Amontillado Sherry Cask Finish
Tomatin
★ 4.00
£57
| Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | Tomatin 12 Year Old 2006 Amontillado Sherry Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Clynelish | Tomatin |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 15 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £57.12 | £56.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Tomatin 12 Year Old 2006 Amontillado Sherry Cask Finish
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Tomatin 12 Year Old 2006 Amontillado Sherry Cask Finish
Quick verdict
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Tomatin 12 Year Old 2006 Amontillado Sherry Cask Finish is better value at £57 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)
Cons
- −More expensive (£57.12 vs £56.95)
Tomatin 12 Year Old 2006 Amontillado Sherry Cask Finish
Pros
- +More affordable (£56.95 vs £57.12)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 Tomatin?
Tomatin 12 Year Old 2006 Amontillado Sherry Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Only Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Only Tomatin 12 Year Old 2006 Amontillado Sherry Cask Finish