Macallan 29 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Glenmorangie / Last Christmas at Leith Highland Whisky

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

Macallan 29 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Glenmorangie / Last Christmas at Leith Highland Whisky
DistilleryThe MacallanGlenmorangie
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV43.5%40%
Age29 yrNAS
Price£999£1500
Rating4.83/5

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

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

Glenmorangie / Last Christmas at Leith Highland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenmorangie / Last Christmas at Leith Highland Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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: Glenmorangie / Last Christmas at Leith Highland Whisky is more approachable (85/100 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

Glenmorangie / Last Christmas at Leith Highland Whisky

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

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 Glenmorangie?

Glenmorangie / Last Christmas at Leith Highland Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

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

SherriedChocolateDried FruitOld Wood

Only Glenmorangie / Last Christmas at Leith Highland Whisky

VanillaHoneyToasted

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