The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018 vs Macallan 30 Year Old Double Cask / 2023 Release Speyside Whisky

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

The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018Macallan 30 Year Old Double Cask / 2023 Release Speyside Whisky
DistilleryThe MacallanMacallan
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV43%40%
Age25 yrNAS
Price£2750£3950
Rating4.91/5

The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018

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

Macallan 30 Year Old Double Cask / 2023 Release Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Macallan 30 Year Old Double Cask / 2023 Release Speyside Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018 is better value at £2750 vs £3950.

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 affordable (£2750 vs £3950)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Macallan 30 Year Old Double Cask / 2023 Release Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£3950 vs £2750)
  • 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 Macallan?

Macallan 30 Year Old Double Cask / 2023 Release Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedDried Fruit

Only The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018

Old WoodChocolateTobacco

Only Macallan 30 Year Old Double Cask / 2023 Release Speyside Whisky

VanillaToastedHoney

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