Balblair 40 Year Old (cask 1346) (The Single Malts of Scotland) vs The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balblair 40 Year Old (cask 1346) (The Single Malts of Scotland)
Balblair
£599
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
The Macallan
★ 5.00
£399
| Balblair 40 Year Old (cask 1346) (The Single Malts of Scotland) | The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balblair | The Macallan |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 42.8% | 43% |
| Age | 40 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £599 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Balblair 40 Year Old (cask 1346) (The Single Malts of Scotland)
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Balblair 40 Year Old (cask 1346) (The Single Malts of Scotland)
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 £599.
For beginners: Balblair 40 Year Old (cask 1346) (The Single Malts of Scotland) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Balblair 40 Year Old (cask 1346) (The Single Malts of Scotland)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (40 vs 18 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£599 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 £599)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Balblair?
Balblair 40 Year Old (cask 1346) (The Single Malts of Scotland) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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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