Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) vs Bollinger PN AYC 2018 Champagne / Magnum

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

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)Bollinger PN AYC 2018 Champagne / Magnum
DistilleryMaster of MaltBollinger
Region
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV43%40%
Age40 yrNAS
Price£286.95£210
Rating5.00/5

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner70/100
Value17/100

Bollinger PN AYC 2018 Champagne / Magnum

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

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bollinger PN AYC 2018 Champagne / Magnum

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Bollinger PN AYC 2018 Champagne / Magnum is better value at £210 vs £287.

For beginners: Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£286.95 vs £210)

Bollinger PN AYC 2018 Champagne / Magnum

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£210 vs £286.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Master?

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Who should buy Bollinger?

Bollinger PN AYC 2018 Champagne / Magnum suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

Dried FruitToastedOld WoodSherried

Only Bollinger PN AYC 2018 Champagne / Magnum

Fresh FruitCitricLeafyYeasty

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