Inchgower 12 Year Old / Bot.1970s Speyside 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.

Inchgower 12 Year Old / Bot.1970s Speyside Single Malt Scotch WhiskyThe Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
DistilleryInchgowerThe Macallan
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS18 yr
Price£299£399
Rating5.00/5

Inchgower 12 Year Old / Bot.1970s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)

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

Inchgower 12 Year Old / Bot.1970s Speyside 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).

Inchgower 12 Year Old / Bot.1970s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is better value at £299 vs £399.

For beginners: Inchgower 12 Year Old / Bot.1970s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Inchgower 12 Year Old / Bot.1970s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£299 vs £399)

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 £299)

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 12 Year Old / Bot.1970s Speyside 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

HoneyToasted

Only Inchgower 12 Year Old / Bot.1970s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Malt ExtractNuttyOld Wood

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

SherriedVanillaDried Fruit

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