The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak vs Lochside 1966 / 35 Year Old / Old Malt Cask Highland Whisky

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

The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine OakLochside 1966 / 35 Year Old / Old Malt Cask Highland Whisky
DistilleryThe MacallanLochside
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV43%40%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£1500£1500
Rating4.80/5

The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak

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

Lochside 1966 / 35 Year Old / Old Malt Cask Highland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Lochside 1966 / 35 Year Old / Old Malt Cask Highland Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Lochside 1966 / 35 Year Old / Old Malt Cask Highland Whisky is better value at £1500 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

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Lochside 1966 / 35 Year Old / Old Malt Cask Highland Whisky

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.8)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

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 Lochside?

Lochside 1966 / 35 Year Old / Old Malt Cask Highland 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 Lochside 1966 / 35 Year Old / Old Malt Cask Highland Whisky

Old WoodTobaccoLeatheryOily

Explore more