The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018 vs Hermitage Marie Louise 60 Year Old Grande Champagne Cognac
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018
The Macallan
★ 4.91
£2750
Hermitage Marie Louise 60 Year Old Grande Champagne Cognac
Hermitage
£2266
| The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018 | Hermitage Marie Louise 60 Year Old Grande Champagne Cognac | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Macallan | Hermitage |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 43% | 40% |
| Age | 25 yr | NAS |
| Price | £2750 | £2266 |
| Rating | 4.91/5 | — |
The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018
Hermitage Marie Louise 60 Year Old Grande Champagne Cognac
The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018
Hermitage Marie Louise 60 Year Old Grande Champagne Cognac
Quick verdict
The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018 is rated higher (4.91 vs 0.00).
Hermitage Marie Louise 60 Year Old Grande Champagne Cognac is better value at £2266 vs £2750.
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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£2750 vs £2266)
Hermitage Marie Louise 60 Year Old Grande Champagne Cognac
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£2266 vs £2750)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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 Hermitage?
Hermitage Marie Louise 60 Year Old Grande Champagne Cognac 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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