anCnoc 35 Year Old Limited Edition - 2nd Release vs The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)

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

anCnoc 35 Year Old Limited Edition - 2nd ReleaseThe Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
DistilleryKnockdhuThe Macallan
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV41%43%
Age35 yr18 yr
Price£495.64£399
Rating5.00/5

anCnoc 35 Year Old Limited Edition - 2nd Release

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner70/100
Value13/100

anCnoc 35 Year Old Limited Edition - 2nd Release

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) is better value at £399 vs £496.

For beginners: anCnoc 35 Year Old Limited Edition - 2nd Release is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

anCnoc 35 Year Old Limited Edition - 2nd Release

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (35 vs 18 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£495.64 vs £399)
  • 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 affordable (£399 vs £495.64)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy anCnoc?

anCnoc 35 Year Old Limited Edition - 2nd Release suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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

HoneyVanilla

Only anCnoc 35 Year Old Limited Edition - 2nd Release

Old WoodMalt ExtractNutty

Only The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)

SherriedDried FruitToasted

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