Macallan Edition No.4 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky vs Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road

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

Macallan Edition No.4 Speyside Single Malt Scotch WhiskyJura 22 Year Old - One for the Road
DistilleryMacallanJura
RegionIsland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%47%
AgeNAS22 yr
Price£275£299
Rating5.00/5

Macallan Edition No.4 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner45/100
Value17/100

Macallan Edition No.4 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Macallan Edition No.4 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is better value at £275 vs £299.

For beginners: Macallan Edition No.4 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Macallan Edition No.4 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£275 vs £299)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£299 vs £275)

Who should buy Macallan?

Macallan Edition No.4 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.

Who should buy Jura?

Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Dried FruitOld Wood

Only Macallan Edition No.4 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

SherriedChocolate

Only Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road

SmokeyToasted

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