Auchentoshan 18 Year Old / Bot.1980s Lowland 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.
Auchentoshan 18 Year Old / Bot.1980s Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Auchentoshan
£399
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
The Macallan
★ 5.00
£399
| Auchentoshan 18 Year Old / Bot.1980s Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky | The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Auchentoshan | The Macallan |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | NAS | 18 yr |
| Price | £399 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Auchentoshan 18 Year Old / Bot.1980s Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Auchentoshan 18 Year Old / Bot.1980s Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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).
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) is better value at £399 vs £399.
For beginners: Auchentoshan 18 Year Old / Bot.1980s Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Auchentoshan 18 Year Old / Bot.1980s Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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 Auchentoshan?
Auchentoshan 18 Year Old / Bot.1980s Lowland 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
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Where to buy
Auchentoshan 18 Year Old / Bot.1980s Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange