The Deveron 18 Year Old vs Mackmyra 5 Year Old 2014 (Master of Malt)

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

The Deveron 18 Year OldMackmyra 5 Year Old 2014 (Master of Malt)
DistilleryThe DeveronMackmyra
Region
CountryScotlandSweden
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%48.8%
Age18 yr5 yr
Price£62.94£49.95
Rating5.00/5

The Deveron 18 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value79/100

Mackmyra 5 Year Old 2014 (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

The Deveron 18 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mackmyra 5 Year Old 2014 (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Deveron 18 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mackmyra 5 Year Old 2014 (Master of Malt) is better value at £50 vs £63.

For beginners: The Deveron 18 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

The Deveron 18 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 5 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£62.94 vs £49.95)

Mackmyra 5 Year Old 2014 (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£49.95 vs £62.94)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy The?

The Deveron 18 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Who should buy Mackmyra?

Mackmyra 5 Year Old 2014 (Master of Malt) 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

VanillaMalt ExtractToastedFresh Fruit

Only The Deveron 18 Year Old

Honey

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