The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018 vs Suntory Tsukuriwake Cask Collection 2024 / 4 Bottles Japanese Whisky

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

The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018Suntory Tsukuriwake Cask Collection 2024 / 4 Bottles Japanese Whisky
DistilleryThe MacallanSuntory
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV43%40%
Age25 yrNAS
Price£2750£3675
Rating4.91/5

The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018

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

Suntory Tsukuriwake Cask Collection 2024 / 4 Bottles Japanese Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Suntory Tsukuriwake Cask Collection 2024 / 4 Bottles Japanese 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 £3675.

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 £3675)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Suntory Tsukuriwake Cask Collection 2024 / 4 Bottles Japanese Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£3675 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 Suntory?

Suntory Tsukuriwake Cask Collection 2024 / 4 Bottles Japanese Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Only The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018

SherriedOld WoodDried FruitChocolateTobacco

Only Suntory Tsukuriwake Cask Collection 2024 / 4 Bottles Japanese Whisky

SmokeyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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