Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Tullibardine 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)Tullibardine 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryClynelishTullibardine
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%50.5%
Age15 yr9 yr
Price£57.12£49.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

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

Tullibardine 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tullibardine 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tullibardine 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £50 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

  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 9 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£57.12 vs £49.95)

Tullibardine 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£49.95 vs £57.12)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.5%) — may need water

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 Tullibardine?

Tullibardine 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyMalt Extract

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

OilyLeatheryNutty

Only Tullibardine 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

VanillaFresh Fruit

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