Midleton Very Rare Forêt de Tronçais vs The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Midleton Very Rare Forêt de Tronçais
Midleton
★ 5.00
£3777
The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018
The Macallan
★ 4.91
£2750
| Midleton Very Rare Forêt de Tronçais | The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Midleton | The Macallan |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 43% |
| Age | NAS | 25 yr |
| Price | £3776.5 | £2750 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.91/5 |
Midleton Very Rare Forêt de Tronçais
The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018
Midleton Very Rare Forêt de Tronçais
The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018
Quick verdict
Midleton Very Rare Forêt de Tronçais is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.91).
The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018 is better value at £2750 vs £3777.
For beginners: The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Midleton Very Rare Forêt de Tronçais
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£3776.5 vs £2750)
The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£2750 vs £3776.5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.9 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Midleton?
Midleton Very Rare Forêt de Tronçais suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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
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