Balblair 1973 / Centenary Reserve / Gordon & MacPhail Highland Whisky vs The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balblair 1973 / Centenary Reserve / Gordon & MacPhail Highland Whisky
Balblair
£600
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
The Macallan
★ 5.00
£399
| Balblair 1973 / Centenary Reserve / Gordon & MacPhail Highland Whisky | The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balblair | The Macallan |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | NAS | 18 yr |
| Price | £600 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Balblair 1973 / Centenary Reserve / Gordon & MacPhail Highland Whisky
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Balblair 1973 / Centenary Reserve / Gordon & MacPhail Highland 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 £600.
For beginners: Balblair 1973 / Centenary Reserve / Gordon & MacPhail Highland Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Balblair 1973 / Centenary Reserve / Gordon & MacPhail Highland Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£600 vs £399)
- −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 affordable (£399 vs £600)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Balblair?
Balblair 1973 / Centenary Reserve / Gordon & MacPhail Highland 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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Only Balblair 1973 / Centenary Reserve / Gordon & MacPhail Highland Whisky
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Where to buy
Balblair 1973 / Centenary Reserve / Gordon & MacPhail Highland Whisky
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange