Auchroisk 1990 / 25 Year Old / Special Releases 2016 Speyside Whisky vs The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Auchroisk 1990 / 25 Year Old / Special Releases 2016 Speyside Whisky
Auchroisk
£325
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
The Macallan
★ 5.00
£399
| Auchroisk 1990 / 25 Year Old / Special Releases 2016 Speyside Whisky | The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Auchroisk | The Macallan |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | NAS | 18 yr |
| Price | £325 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Auchroisk 1990 / 25 Year Old / Special Releases 2016 Speyside Whisky
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Auchroisk 1990 / 25 Year Old / Special Releases 2016 Speyside 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).
Auchroisk 1990 / 25 Year Old / Special Releases 2016 Speyside Whisky is better value at £325 vs £399.
For beginners: Auchroisk 1990 / 25 Year Old / Special Releases 2016 Speyside Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Auchroisk 1990 / 25 Year Old / Special Releases 2016 Speyside Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£325 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 £325)
Who should buy Auchroisk?
Auchroisk 1990 / 25 Year Old / Special Releases 2016 Speyside 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
Only Auchroisk 1990 / 25 Year Old / Special Releases 2016 Speyside Whisky
Only The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)