Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs WV Baker 2012 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 02-12 / Rose
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
WV Baker 2012 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 02-12 / Rose
WV Baker
£93
| Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | WV Baker 2012 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 02-12 / Rose | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Clynelish | WV Baker |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 15 yr | NAS |
| Price | £57.12 | £92.75 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
WV Baker 2012 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 02-12 / Rose
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
WV Baker 2012 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 02-12 / Rose
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 £93.
For beginners: WV Baker 2012 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 02-12 / Rose 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 £92.75)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
WV Baker 2012 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 02-12 / Rose
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£92.75 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 WV?
WV Baker 2012 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 02-12 / Rose 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)
Only WV Baker 2012 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 02-12 / Rose