Dumbarton 1977 (bottled 2019) - The Last Drop vs The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dumbarton 1977 (bottled 2019) - The Last Drop
Dumbarton
£2500
The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018
The Macallan
★ 4.91
£2750
| Dumbarton 1977 (bottled 2019) - The Last Drop | The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dumbarton | The Macallan |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.4% | 43% |
| Age | NAS | 25 yr |
| Price | £2500 | £2750 |
| Rating | — | 4.91/5 |
Dumbarton 1977 (bottled 2019) - The Last Drop
The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018
Dumbarton 1977 (bottled 2019) - The Last Drop
The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018
Quick verdict
The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018 is rated higher (4.91 vs 0.00).
Dumbarton 1977 (bottled 2019) - The Last Drop is better value at £2500 vs £2750.
For beginners: The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Dumbarton 1977 (bottled 2019) - The Last Drop
Pros
- +More affordable (£2500 vs £2750)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.9)
The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.9/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£2750 vs £2500)
Who should buy Dumbarton?
Dumbarton 1977 (bottled 2019) - The Last Drop suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain character.
Who should buy The?
The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Dumbarton 1977 (bottled 2019) - The Last Drop
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