Macallan 29 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2000 Blended Irish Whiskey
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Macallan 29 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
The Macallan
★ 4.83
£999
Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2000 Blended Irish Whiskey
Midleton
£1250
| Macallan 29 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2000 Blended Irish Whiskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Macallan | Midleton |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | Irish |
| ABV | 43.5% | 40% |
| Age | 29 yr | NAS |
| Price | £999 | £1250 |
| Rating | 4.83/5 | — |
Macallan 29 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2000 Blended Irish Whiskey
Macallan 29 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2000 Blended Irish Whiskey
Quick verdict
Macallan 29 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (4.83 vs 0.00).
Macallan 29 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £999 vs £1250.
For beginners: Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2000 Blended Irish Whiskey is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Macallan 29 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.8/5)
- +More affordable (£999 vs £1250)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2000 Blended Irish Whiskey
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£1250 vs £999)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.8)
Who should buy Macallan?
Macallan 29 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Who should buy Midleton?
Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2000 Blended Irish Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Irish character.
Tasting notes
Only Macallan 29 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2000 Blended Irish Whiskey