Strathisla 35 Year Old / Bot.1980s / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky vs The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Strathisla 35 Year Old / Bot.1980s / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky
Strathisla
£1100
The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak
The Macallan
★ 4.80
£1500
| Strathisla 35 Year Old / Bot.1980s / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky | The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Strathisla | The Macallan |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | NAS | 21 yr |
| Price | £1100 | £1500 |
| Rating | — | 4.80/5 |
Strathisla 35 Year Old / Bot.1980s / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky
The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak
Strathisla 35 Year Old / Bot.1980s / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky
The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak
Quick verdict
The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak is rated higher (4.80 vs 0.00).
Strathisla 35 Year Old / Bot.1980s / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky is better value at £1100 vs £1500.
For beginners: Strathisla 35 Year Old / Bot.1980s / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Strathisla 35 Year Old / Bot.1980s / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£1100 vs £1500)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.8)
The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.8/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£1500 vs £1100)
Who should buy Strathisla?
Strathisla 35 Year Old / Bot.1980s / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky 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 21 Year Old Fine Oak suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only Strathisla 35 Year Old / Bot.1980s / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky
Only The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak