The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak vs Auchentoshan 1966 / 31 Year Old / Cask #801 Lowland Whisky

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

The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine OakAuchentoshan 1966 / 31 Year Old / Cask #801 Lowland Whisky
DistilleryThe MacallanAuchentoshan
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV43%40%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£1500£1350
Rating4.80/5

The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value3/100

Auchentoshan 1966 / 31 Year Old / Cask #801 Lowland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Auchentoshan 1966 / 31 Year Old / Cask #801 Lowland Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak is rated higher (4.80 vs 0.00).

Auchentoshan 1966 / 31 Year Old / Cask #801 Lowland Whisky is better value at £1350 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 £1350)

Auchentoshan 1966 / 31 Year Old / Cask #801 Lowland Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£1350 vs £1500)
  • +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 Auchentoshan?

Auchentoshan 1966 / 31 Year Old / Cask #801 Lowland Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Only The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak

SherriedVanillaChocolateDried FruitToasted

Only Auchentoshan 1966 / 31 Year Old / Cask #801 Lowland Whisky

Fresh FruitHoneyMalt ExtractOld Wood

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