The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak vs Balblair 35 Year Old 1964 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak
The Macallan
★ 4.80
£1500
Balblair 35 Year Old 1964 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt)
Balblair
£1300
| The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak | Balblair 35 Year Old 1964 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Macallan | Balblair |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 43.1% |
| Age | 21 yr | 35 yr |
| Price | £1500 | £1299.95 |
| Rating | 4.80/5 | — |
The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak
Balblair 35 Year Old 1964 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt)
The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak
Balblair 35 Year Old 1964 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak is rated higher (4.80 vs 0.00).
Balblair 35 Year Old 1964 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt) is better value at £1300 vs £1500.
For beginners: The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.8/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£1500 vs £1299.95)
Balblair 35 Year Old 1964 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +More affordable (£1299.95 vs £1500)
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 21 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.8)
Who should buy The?
The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak 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 Balblair?
Balblair 35 Year Old 1964 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Only The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak
Only Balblair 35 Year Old 1964 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt)