Balblair 35 Year Old 1964 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt) vs The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balblair 35 Year Old 1964 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt)
Balblair
£1300
The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak
The Macallan
★ 4.80
£1500
| Balblair 35 Year Old 1964 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt) | The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balblair | The Macallan |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43.1% | 43% |
| Age | 35 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £1299.95 | £1500 |
| Rating | — | 4.80/5 |
Balblair 35 Year Old 1964 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt)
The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak
Balblair 35 Year Old 1964 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt)
The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak
Quick verdict
The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak is rated higher (4.80 vs 0.00).
Balblair 35 Year Old 1964 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt) is better value at £1300 vs £1500.
For beginners: The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Balblair 35 Year Old 1964 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +More affordable (£1299.95 vs £1500)
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 21 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.8)
The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.8/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£1500 vs £1299.95)
Who should buy Balblair?
Balblair 35 Year Old 1964 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Who should buy The?
The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only Balblair 35 Year Old 1964 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt)
Only The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak