The Macallan 48 Year Old 1969 - The Rarest of the Rare Collection (Duncan Taylor) vs Glenfiddich 50 Year Old / Simultaneous Time / Re-imagined Time Series Speyside Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Macallan 48 Year Old 1969 - The Rarest of the Rare Collection (Duncan Taylor)
The Macallan
★ 3.86
£38995
Glenfiddich 50 Year Old / Simultaneous Time / Re-imagined Time Series Speyside Whisky
Glenfiddich
£38700
| The Macallan 48 Year Old 1969 - The Rarest of the Rare Collection (Duncan Taylor) | Glenfiddich 50 Year Old / Simultaneous Time / Re-imagined Time Series Speyside Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Macallan | Glenfiddich |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | 48 yr | NAS |
| Price | £38995 | £38700 |
| Rating | 3.86/5 | — |
The Macallan 48 Year Old 1969 - The Rarest of the Rare Collection (Duncan Taylor)
Glenfiddich 50 Year Old / Simultaneous Time / Re-imagined Time Series Speyside Whisky
The Macallan 48 Year Old 1969 - The Rarest of the Rare Collection (Duncan Taylor)
Glenfiddich 50 Year Old / Simultaneous Time / Re-imagined Time Series Speyside Whisky
Quick verdict
The Macallan 48 Year Old 1969 - The Rarest of the Rare Collection (Duncan Taylor) is rated higher (3.86 vs 0.00).
Glenfiddich 50 Year Old / Simultaneous Time / Re-imagined Time Series Speyside Whisky is better value at £38700 vs £38995.
For beginners: The Macallan 48 Year Old 1969 - The Rarest of the Rare Collection (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
The Macallan 48 Year Old 1969 - The Rarest of the Rare Collection (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (3.9/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£38995 vs £38700)
Glenfiddich 50 Year Old / Simultaneous Time / Re-imagined Time Series Speyside Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£38700 vs £38995)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 3.9)
Who should buy The?
The Macallan 48 Year Old 1969 - The Rarest of the Rare Collection (Duncan Taylor) 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 Glenfiddich?
Glenfiddich 50 Year Old / Simultaneous Time / Re-imagined Time Series Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
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Only The Macallan 48 Year Old 1969 - The Rarest of the Rare Collection (Duncan Taylor)
Only Glenfiddich 50 Year Old / Simultaneous Time / Re-imagined Time Series Speyside Whisky