The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018 vs Karuizawa 12 Year Old Pure Malt
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
Karuizawa 12 Year Old Pure Malt
Karuizawa
£1999
| The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018 | Karuizawa 12 Year Old Pure Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Macallan | Karuizawa |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 40% |
| Age | 25 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £2750 | £1999 |
| Rating | 4.91/5 | — |
The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018
Karuizawa 12 Year Old Pure Malt
The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018
Karuizawa 12 Year Old Pure Malt
Quick verdict
The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018 is rated higher (4.91 vs 0.00).
Karuizawa 12 Year Old Pure Malt is better value at £1999 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 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£2750 vs £1999)
Karuizawa 12 Year Old Pure Malt
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£1999 vs £2750)
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 Karuizawa?
Karuizawa 12 Year Old Pure Malt suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Only The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018
Only Karuizawa 12 Year Old Pure Malt