Tomatin 18 Year Old 1976 (cask 27635) - First Cask vs The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Tomatin 18 Year Old 1976 (cask 27635) - First Cask
Tomatin
£350

The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
The Macallan
★ 5.00
£399
| Tomatin 18 Year Old 1976 (cask 27635) - First Cask | The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomatin | The Macallan |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 43% |
| Age | 18 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £350 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Tomatin 18 Year Old 1976 (cask 27635) - First Cask
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Tomatin 18 Year Old 1976 (cask 27635) - First Cask
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Quick verdict
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tomatin 18 Year Old 1976 (cask 27635) - First Cask is better value at £350 vs £399.
For beginners: The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Tomatin 18 Year Old 1976 (cask 27635) - First Cask
Pros
- +More affordable (£350 vs £399)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£399 vs £350)
Who should buy Tomatin?
Tomatin 18 Year Old 1976 (cask 27635) - First Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Who should buy The?
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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