The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018 vs Avonside-Glenlivet 35 Year Old 1938

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

The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018Avonside-Glenlivet 35 Year Old 1938
DistilleryThe MacallanThe Glenlivet
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%43%
Age25 yr35 yr
Price£2750£2329.5
Rating4.91/5

The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018

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

Avonside-Glenlivet 35 Year Old 1938

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Avonside-Glenlivet 35 Year Old 1938

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Avonside-Glenlivet 35 Year Old 1938 is better value at £2330 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 £2329.5)

Avonside-Glenlivet 35 Year Old 1938

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£2329.5 vs £2750)
  • +Longer maturation (35 vs 25 years)
  • +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 Avonside-Glenlivet?

Avonside-Glenlivet 35 Year Old 1938 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedOld WoodDried FruitTobacco

Only The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018

Chocolate

Only Avonside-Glenlivet 35 Year Old 1938

Leathery

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