Macallan 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 24.127) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) vs Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old
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
Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old
Bowmore
★ 4.80
£499
| Macallan 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 24.127) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) | Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Macallan | Bowmore |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.7% | 56.9% |
| Age | 23 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £799 | £499 |
| Rating | — | 4.80/5 |
Macallan 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 24.127) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old
Macallan 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 24.127) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old
Quick verdict
Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old is rated higher (4.80 vs 0.00).
Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old is better value at £499 vs £799.
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
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£799 vs £499)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.8)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.8/5)
- +More affordable (£499 vs £799)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
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 Bowmore?
Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Macallan 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 24.127) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Only Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old