The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) vs Blair Athol 12 Year Old / Flora & Fauna / 1st Release Highland Whisky

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

The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)Blair Athol 12 Year Old / Flora & Fauna / 1st Release Highland Whisky
DistilleryThe MacallanBlair Athol
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV43%40%
Age18 yrNAS
Price£399£399
Rating5.00/5

The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)

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

Blair Athol 12 Year Old / Flora & Fauna / 1st Release Highland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Blair Athol 12 Year Old / Flora & Fauna / 1st Release Highland Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Blair Athol 12 Year Old / Flora & Fauna / 1st Release Highland Whisky is better value at £399 vs £399.

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

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

Blair Athol 12 Year Old / Flora & Fauna / 1st Release Highland Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Blair?

Blair Athol 12 Year Old / Flora & Fauna / 1st Release Highland Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaToastedHoney

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

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Blair Athol 12 Year Old / Flora & Fauna / 1st Release Highland Whisky

Malt ExtractNutty

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