Prunier 1990 Grande Champagne Cognac vs The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)

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

Prunier 1990 Grande Champagne CognacThe Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
DistilleryPrunierThe Macallan
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS18 yr
Price£292£399
Rating5.00/5

Prunier 1990 Grande Champagne Cognac

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)

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

Prunier 1990 Grande Champagne Cognac

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).

Prunier 1990 Grande Champagne Cognac is better value at £292 vs £399.

For beginners: Prunier 1990 Grande Champagne Cognac is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Prunier 1990 Grande Champagne Cognac

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£292 vs £399)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +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 £292)

Who should buy Prunier?

Prunier 1990 Grande Champagne Cognac suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

ToastedHoney

Only Prunier 1990 Grande Champagne Cognac

Cooked FruitCitricOld Wood

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

SherriedVanillaDried Fruit

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