The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) vs Glen Grant 1973 / 21 Year Old / Wilson & Morgan Speyside Whisky

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

The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)Glen Grant 1973 / 21 Year Old / Wilson & Morgan Speyside Whisky
DistilleryThe MacallanGlen Grant
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV43%40%
Age18 yrNAS
Price£399£550
Rating5.00/5

The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)

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

Glen Grant 1973 / 21 Year Old / Wilson & Morgan Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Grant 1973 / 21 Year Old / Wilson & Morgan Speyside Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £550.

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 affordable (£399 vs £550)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glen Grant 1973 / 21 Year Old / Wilson & Morgan Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£550 vs £399)
  • 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 Glen?

Glen Grant 1973 / 21 Year Old / Wilson & Morgan Speyside 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

ToastedHoney

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

SherriedVanillaDried Fruit

Only Glen Grant 1973 / 21 Year Old / Wilson & Morgan Speyside Whisky

Fresh FruitMalt Extract

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