Old Sunny Brook - Bottled 1946 vs The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)

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

Old Sunny Brook - Bottled 1946The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
DistilleryNational DistillersThe Macallan
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46.5%43%
AgeNAS18 yr
Price£300£399
Rating5.00/5

Old Sunny Brook - Bottled 1946

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner70/100
Value13/100

Old Sunny Brook - Bottled 1946

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Old Sunny Brook - Bottled 1946 is better value at £300 vs £399.

For beginners: The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Old Sunny Brook - Bottled 1946

Pros

  • +More affordable (£300 vs £399)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)

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 (£399 vs £300)

Who should buy Old?

Old Sunny Brook - Bottled 1946 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 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) 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

VanillaToasted

Only Old Sunny Brook - Bottled 1946

Old WoodMalt ExtractLeathery

Only The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)

SherriedDried FruitHoney

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