The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018 vs Loch Lomond 46 Year Old – Remarkable Stills Series

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

The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018Loch Lomond 46 Year Old – Remarkable Stills Series
DistilleryThe MacallanLoch Lomond
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%45.3%
Age25 yr46 yr
Price£2750£4499.99
Rating4.91/5

The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018

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

Loch Lomond 46 Year Old – Remarkable Stills Series

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Loch Lomond 46 Year Old – Remarkable Stills Series

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 £4500.

For beginners: Loch Lomond 46 Year Old – Remarkable Stills Series is more approachable (75/100 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 £4499.99)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Loch Lomond 46 Year Old – Remarkable Stills Series

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (46 vs 25 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£4499.99 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 Loch?

Loch Lomond 46 Year Old – Remarkable Stills Series is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedOld Wood

Only The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018

Dried FruitChocolateTobacco

Only Loch Lomond 46 Year Old – Remarkable Stills Series

HoneyVanillaToasted

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