Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras vs Macallan 25 Year Old - Batch 12 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) - Bottle Number 1

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

Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an DorasMacallan 25 Year Old - Batch 12 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) - Bottle Number 1
DistilleryGlenugieThe Macallan
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.1%48.8%
Age30 yr25 yr
Price£899£1296
Rating5.00/5

Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner60/100
Value6/100

Macallan 25 Year Old - Batch 12 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) - Bottle Number 1

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Macallan 25 Year Old - Batch 12 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) - Bottle Number 1

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras is better value at £899 vs £1296.

For beginners: Macallan 25 Year Old - Batch 12 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) - Bottle Number 1 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£899 vs £1296)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.1%) — may need water

Macallan 25 Year Old - Batch 12 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) - Bottle Number 1

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£1296 vs £899)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Glenugie?

Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras 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.

Who should buy Macallan?

Macallan 25 Year Old - Batch 12 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) - Bottle Number 1 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

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitHoney

Only Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras

Leathery

Only Macallan 25 Year Old - Batch 12 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) - Bottle Number 1

Chocolate

Where to buy

Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras

Macallan 25 Year Old - Batch 12 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) - Bottle Number 1

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