The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018 vs The Last Drop 20 Year Old Japanese Blended Malt Whisky

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

The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018The Last Drop 20 Year Old Japanese Blended Malt Whisky
DistilleryThe MacallanThe Last Drop
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV43%60%
Age25 yr20 yr
Price£2750£4300
Rating4.91/5

The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value2/100

The Last Drop 20 Year Old Japanese Blended Malt Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness78/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Last Drop 20 Year Old Japanese Blended Malt Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018 is rated higher (4.91 vs 0.00).

The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018 is better value at £2750 vs £4300.

For beginners: The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.9/5)
  • +More affordable (£2750 vs £4300)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

The Last Drop 20 Year Old Japanese Blended Malt Whisky

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (60%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£4300 vs £2750)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.9)

Who should buy The?

The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018 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 The?

The Last Drop 20 Year Old Japanese Blended Malt Whisky suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedOld Wood

Only The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018

Dried FruitChocolateTobacco

Only The Last Drop 20 Year Old Japanese Blended Malt Whisky

VanillaHoney

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