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 CaskThe Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
DistilleryTomatinThe Macallan
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%43%
Age18 yr18 yr
Price£350£399
Rating5.00/5

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

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner70/100
Value13/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

Both taste of

ToastedVanillaHoney

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

Old WoodNutty

Only The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)

SherriedDried Fruit

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