Macallan 29 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Cragganmore 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Macallan 29 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Cragganmore 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
DistilleryThe MacallanCragganmore
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV43.5%40%
Age29 yrNAS
Price£999£750
Rating4.83/5

Macallan 29 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value5/100

Cragganmore 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Macallan 29 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Cragganmore 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Macallan 29 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (4.83 vs 0.00).

Cragganmore 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is better value at £750 vs £999.

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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£999 vs £750)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Cragganmore 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£750 vs £999)

Cons

  • 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 Cragganmore?

Cragganmore 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Only Macallan 29 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SherriedChocolateDried FruitOld Wood

Only Cragganmore 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

SmokeyToastedMalt ExtractHoneyLeathery

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