Auchentoshan 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 100391) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) vs The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Auchentoshan 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 100391) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Auchentoshan
£307
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
The Macallan
★ 5.00
£399
| Auchentoshan 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 100391) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) | The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Auchentoshan | The Macallan |
| Region | Lowland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.9% | 43% |
| Age | 25 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £306.75 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Auchentoshan 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 100391) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Auchentoshan 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 100391) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
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).
Auchentoshan 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 100391) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) is better value at £307 vs £399.
For beginners: The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Auchentoshan 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 100391) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Pros
- +More affordable (£306.75 vs £399)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 18 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
- −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 £306.75)
Who should buy Auchentoshan?
Auchentoshan 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 100391) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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
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Where to buy
Auchentoshan 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 100391) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange