Glenlossie 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 6749) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) vs Mac-Talla Strata

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

Glenlossie 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 6749) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)Mac-Talla Strata
DistilleryGlenlossieMac-Talla
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.2%46%
Age19 yr15 yr
Price£104.78£80.95
Rating5.00/5

Glenlossie 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 6749) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Mac-Talla Strata

Smoke68/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner55/100
Value62/100

Glenlossie 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 6749) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mac-Talla Strata

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mac-Talla Strata is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mac-Talla Strata is better value at £81 vs £105.

For beginners: Glenlossie 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 6749) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Glenlossie 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 6749) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (19 vs 15 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£104.78 vs £80.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Mac-Talla Strata

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£80.95 vs £104.78)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glenlossie?

Glenlossie 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 6749) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Who should buy Mac-Talla?

Mac-Talla Strata suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh Fruit

Only Glenlossie 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 6749) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractOld Wood

Only Mac-Talla Strata

SmokeySherriedMedicinalSandy

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