The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018 vs Hanyu 22 Year Old 1986 (Cask 2812) - Part des Anges

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

The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018Hanyu 22 Year Old 1986 (Cask 2812) - Part des Anges
DistilleryThe MacallanHanyu
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%58.4%
Age25 yr22 yr
Price£2750£2250
Rating4.91/5

The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018

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

Hanyu 22 Year Old 1986 (Cask 2812) - Part des Anges

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Hanyu 22 Year Old 1986 (Cask 2812) - Part des Anges

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Hanyu 22 Year Old 1986 (Cask 2812) - Part des Anges is better value at £2250 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)
  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 22 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£2750 vs £2250)

Hanyu 22 Year Old 1986 (Cask 2812) - Part des Anges

Pros

  • +More affordable (£2250 vs £2750)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (58.4%) — may need water
  • 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 Hanyu?

Hanyu 22 Year Old 1986 (Cask 2812) - Part des Anges is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedOld WoodDried FruitTobacco

Only The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018

Chocolate

Only Hanyu 22 Year Old 1986 (Cask 2812) - Part des Anges

Leathery

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