Clynelish 2011 / 12 Year Old / Whisky Show 2023 Highland Whisky vs The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 1376)

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

Clynelish 2011 / 12 Year Old / Whisky Show 2023 Highland WhiskyThe GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 1376)
DistilleryClynelishGlenDronach
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%53.2%
AgeNAS22 yr
Price£200£210
Rating5.00/5

Clynelish 2011 / 12 Year Old / Whisky Show 2023 Highland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 1376)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner45/100
Value24/100

Clynelish 2011 / 12 Year Old / Whisky Show 2023 Highland Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 1376)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 1376) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Clynelish 2011 / 12 Year Old / Whisky Show 2023 Highland Whisky is better value at £200 vs £210.

For beginners: Clynelish 2011 / 12 Year Old / Whisky Show 2023 Highland Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Clynelish 2011 / 12 Year Old / Whisky Show 2023 Highland Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£200 vs £210)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 1376)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (53.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£210 vs £200)

Who should buy Clynelish?

Clynelish 2011 / 12 Year Old / Whisky Show 2023 Highland Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Who should buy The?

The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 1376) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ChocolateToasted

Only Clynelish 2011 / 12 Year Old / Whisky Show 2023 Highland Whisky

VanillaCitricNutty

Only The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 1376)

SherriedDried FruitHoney

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