The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018 vs Loch Lomond 45 Year Old - Remarkable Stills Series
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
Loch Lomond 45 Year Old - Remarkable Stills Series
Loch Lomond
★ 5.00
£3450
| The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018 | Loch Lomond 45 Year Old - Remarkable Stills Series | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Macallan | Loch Lomond |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 42.2% |
| Age | 25 yr | 45 yr |
| Price | £2750 | £3450 |
| Rating | 4.91/5 | 5.00/5 |
The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018
Loch Lomond 45 Year Old - Remarkable Stills Series
The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018
Loch Lomond 45 Year Old - Remarkable Stills Series
Quick verdict
Loch Lomond 45 Year Old - Remarkable Stills Series is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.91).
The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018 is better value at £2750 vs £3450.
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
- +More affordable (£2750 vs £3450)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.9 vs 5.0)
Loch Lomond 45 Year Old - Remarkable Stills Series
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (45 vs 25 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£3450 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 Loch?
Loch Lomond 45 Year Old - Remarkable Stills Series suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
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Only The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018
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