Tomintoul 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 9744) - Sauternes Barrel vs The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tomintoul 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 9744) - Sauternes Barrel
Tomintoul
£308
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
The Macallan
★ 5.00
£399
| Tomintoul 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 9744) - Sauternes Barrel | The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomintoul | The Macallan |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.6% | 43% |
| Age | 24 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £307.95 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Tomintoul 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 9744) - Sauternes Barrel
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Tomintoul 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 9744) - Sauternes Barrel
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).
Tomintoul 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 9744) - Sauternes Barrel is better value at £308 vs £399.
For beginners: The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Tomintoul 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 9744) - Sauternes Barrel
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£307.95 vs £399)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 18 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.6%) — may need water
- −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 £307.95)
Who should buy Tomintoul?
Tomintoul 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 9744) - Sauternes Barrel suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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
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