Royal Salute 21 Year Old - Snow Polo Edition vs The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Royal Salute 21 Year Old - Snow Polo Edition
Royal Salute
£299
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
The Macallan
★ 5.00
£399
| Royal Salute 21 Year Old - Snow Polo Edition | The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Royal Salute | The Macallan |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46.5% | 43% |
| Age | 21 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £299 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Royal Salute 21 Year Old - Snow Polo Edition
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Royal Salute 21 Year Old - Snow Polo Edition
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Quick verdict
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Royal Salute 21 Year Old - Snow Polo Edition is better value at £299 vs £399.
For beginners: The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Royal Salute 21 Year Old - Snow Polo Edition
Pros
- +More affordable (£299 vs £399)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 18 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£399 vs £299)
Who should buy Royal?
Royal Salute 21 Year Old - Snow Polo Edition 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 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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Only Royal Salute 21 Year Old - Snow Polo Edition
Only The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)