Macallan 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 24.127) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) vs Yamazaki 1984
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Macallan 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 24.127) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
The Macallan
£799
Yamazaki 1984
Yamazaki
★ 5.00
£900
| Macallan 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 24.127) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) | Yamazaki 1984 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Macallan | Yamazaki |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.7% | 48% |
| Age | 23 yr | NAS |
| Price | £799 | £899.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Macallan 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 24.127) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Yamazaki 1984
Macallan 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 24.127) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Yamazaki 1984
Quick verdict
Yamazaki 1984 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Macallan 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 24.127) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) is better value at £799 vs £900.
For beginners: Macallan 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 24.127) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Macallan 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 24.127) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£799 vs £899.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Yamazaki 1984
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£899.95 vs £799)
Who should buy Macallan?
Macallan 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 24.127) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) 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 Yamazaki?
Yamazaki 1984 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
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Only Macallan 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 24.127) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
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Where to buy
Macallan 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 24.127) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Yamazaki 1984
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange