Champagne Telmont Blanc de Blancs 2012 / Magnum vs The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)

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

Champagne Telmont Blanc de Blancs 2012 / MagnumThe Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
DistilleryTelmontThe Macallan
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS18 yr
Price£321£399
Rating5.00/5

Champagne Telmont Blanc de Blancs 2012 / Magnum

Smoke0/100
Sweetness27/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)

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

Champagne Telmont Blanc de Blancs 2012 / Magnum

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).

Champagne Telmont Blanc de Blancs 2012 / Magnum is better value at £321 vs £399.

For beginners: The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Champagne Telmont Blanc de Blancs 2012 / Magnum

Pros

  • +More affordable (£321 vs £399)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 £321)

Who should buy Champagne?

Champagne Telmont Blanc de Blancs 2012 / Magnum 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

Toasted

Only Champagne Telmont Blanc de Blancs 2012 / Magnum

CitricNuttyFragant

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

SherriedVanillaDried FruitHoney

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