Bowmore 52 Year Old 1965 vs The Macallan 48 Year Old 1969 - The Rarest of the Rare Collection (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bowmore 52 Year Old 1965
Bowmore
£42999
The Macallan 48 Year Old 1969 - The Rarest of the Rare Collection (Duncan Taylor)
The Macallan
★ 3.86
£38995
| Bowmore 52 Year Old 1965 | The Macallan 48 Year Old 1969 - The Rarest of the Rare Collection (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bowmore | The Macallan |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 42% | 40% |
| Age | 52 yr | 48 yr |
| Price | £42999 | £38995 |
| Rating | — | 3.86/5 |
Bowmore 52 Year Old 1965
The Macallan 48 Year Old 1969 - The Rarest of the Rare Collection (Duncan Taylor)
Bowmore 52 Year Old 1965
The Macallan 48 Year Old 1969 - The Rarest of the Rare Collection (Duncan Taylor)
Quick verdict
The Macallan 48 Year Old 1969 - The Rarest of the Rare Collection (Duncan Taylor) is rated higher (3.86 vs 0.00).
The Macallan 48 Year Old 1969 - The Rarest of the Rare Collection (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £38995 vs £42999.
For beginners: The Macallan 48 Year Old 1969 - The Rarest of the Rare Collection (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Bowmore 52 Year Old 1965
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (52 vs 48 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£42999 vs £38995)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 3.9)
The Macallan 48 Year Old 1969 - The Rarest of the Rare Collection (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (3.9/5)
- +More affordable (£38995 vs £42999)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bowmore?
Bowmore 52 Year Old 1965 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Who should buy The?
The Macallan 48 Year Old 1969 - The Rarest of the Rare Collection (Duncan Taylor) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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