Tomatin 12 Year Old / John McDonald Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky vs The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)

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

Tomatin 12 Year Old / John McDonald Highland Single Malt Scotch WhiskyThe Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
DistilleryTomatinThe Macallan
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS18 yr
Price£399£399
Rating5.00/5

Tomatin 12 Year Old / John McDonald Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)

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

Tomatin 12 Year Old / John McDonald Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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 £399.

For beginners: Tomatin 12 Year Old / John McDonald Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Tomatin 12 Year Old / John McDonald Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

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

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Tomatin?

Tomatin 12 Year Old / John McDonald Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Honey

Only Tomatin 12 Year Old / John McDonald Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Malt ExtractNutty

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

SherriedVanillaDried FruitToasted

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