The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018 vs Singleton of Glen Ord 39 Year Old

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

The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018Singleton of Glen Ord 39 Year Old
DistilleryThe MacallanGlen Ord
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%46.2%
Age25 yr39 yr
Price£2750£2250
Rating4.91/5

The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018

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

Singleton of Glen Ord 39 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Singleton of Glen Ord 39 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Singleton of Glen Ord 39 Year Old 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£2750 vs £2250)

Singleton of Glen Ord 39 Year Old

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£2250 vs £2750)
  • +Longer maturation (39 vs 25 years)

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 Singleton?

Singleton of Glen Ord 39 Year Old 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 WoodDried FruitChocolate

Only The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018

Tobacco

Only Singleton of Glen Ord 39 Year Old

Honey

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