The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018 vs Ichiro's Malt The Game Hanyu - 3rd Edition

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

The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018Ichiro's Malt The Game Hanyu - 3rd Edition
DistilleryThe MacallanHanyu
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%57.5%
Age25 yrNAS
Price£2750£2400
Rating4.91/5

The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018

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

Ichiro's Malt The Game Hanyu - 3rd Edition

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ichiro's Malt The Game Hanyu - 3rd Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Ichiro's Malt The Game Hanyu - 3rd Edition is better value at £2400 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 £2400)

Ichiro's Malt The Game Hanyu - 3rd Edition

Pros

  • +More affordable (£2400 vs £2750)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.5%) — 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 Ichiro's?

Ichiro's Malt The Game Hanyu - 3rd Edition 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

Only The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018

SherriedOld WoodDried FruitChocolateTobacco

Only Ichiro's Malt The Game Hanyu - 3rd Edition

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedCooked FruitVanilla

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