Port Askaig 30 Year Old vs The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Askaig 30 Year Old
Port Askaig
£375
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
The Macallan
★ 5.00
£399
| Port Askaig 30 Year Old | The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Askaig | The Macallan |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45.8% | 43% |
| Age | 30 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £375 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Port Askaig 30 Year Old
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Port Askaig 30 Year Old
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Quick verdict
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Port Askaig 30 Year Old is better value at £375 vs £399.
For beginners: The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Port Askaig 30 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£375 vs £399)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 18 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£399 vs £375)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Port?
Port Askaig 30 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Who should buy The?
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Port Askaig 30 Year Old
Only The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)