Macallan 29 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Yamazaki Bourbon Barrel 2011 (48.2%)
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
Yamazaki Bourbon Barrel 2011 (48.2%)
Yamazaki
£1500
| Macallan 29 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Yamazaki Bourbon Barrel 2011 (48.2%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Macallan | Yamazaki |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43.5% | 48.2% |
| Age | 29 yr | NAS |
| Price | £999 | £1500 |
| Rating | 4.83/5 | — |
Macallan 29 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Yamazaki Bourbon Barrel 2011 (48.2%)
Macallan 29 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Yamazaki Bourbon Barrel 2011 (48.2%)
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 £1500.
For beginners: Macallan 29 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 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 £1500)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Yamazaki Bourbon Barrel 2011 (48.2%)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£1500 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 Yamazaki?
Yamazaki Bourbon Barrel 2011 (48.2%) 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
Only Macallan 29 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Yamazaki Bourbon Barrel 2011 (48.2%)