Midleton Very Rare / Bot.1984 / First Release Blended Irish Whiskey vs The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018

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

Midleton Very Rare / Bot.1984 / First Release Blended Irish WhiskeyThe Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018
DistilleryMidletonThe Macallan
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeIrishSingle Malt
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS25 yr
Price£2500£2750
Rating4.91/5

Midleton Very Rare / Bot.1984 / First Release Blended Irish Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value2/100

Midleton Very Rare / Bot.1984 / First Release Blended Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018 is rated higher (4.91 vs 0.00).

Midleton Very Rare / Bot.1984 / First Release Blended Irish Whiskey is better value at £2500 vs £2750.

For beginners: Midleton Very Rare / Bot.1984 / First Release Blended Irish Whiskey is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Midleton Very Rare / Bot.1984 / First Release Blended Irish Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£2500 vs £2750)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.9)

The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.9/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£2750 vs £2500)

Who should buy Midleton?

Midleton Very Rare / Bot.1984 / First Release Blended Irish Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Irish character.

Who should buy The?

The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Sherried

Only Midleton Very Rare / Bot.1984 / First Release Blended Irish Whiskey

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractToasted

Only The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018

Old WoodDried FruitChocolateTobacco

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