The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018 vs Springbank 24 Year Old Asanoha Dragon - Yokai Series (East Asia Whisky Company)
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
Springbank 24 Year Old Asanoha Dragon - Yokai Series (East Asia Whisky Company)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£2999
| The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018 | Springbank 24 Year Old Asanoha Dragon - Yokai Series (East Asia Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Macallan | Springbank |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 48.8% |
| Age | 25 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £2750 | £2999 |
| Rating | 4.91/5 | 5.00/5 |
The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018
Springbank 24 Year Old Asanoha Dragon - Yokai Series (East Asia Whisky Company)
The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018
Springbank 24 Year Old Asanoha Dragon - Yokai Series (East Asia Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Springbank 24 Year Old Asanoha Dragon - Yokai Series (East Asia Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.91).
The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018 is better value at £2750 vs £2999.
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
- +More affordable (£2750 vs £2999)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 24 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.9 vs 5.0)
Springbank 24 Year Old Asanoha Dragon - Yokai Series (East Asia Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£2999 vs £2750)
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 Springbank?
Springbank 24 Year Old Asanoha Dragon - Yokai Series (East Asia Whisky Company) 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
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