Balvenie 10 Year Old Founder's Reserve / Bot.1990s Speyside Whisky vs The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balvenie 10 Year Old Founder's Reserve / Bot.1990s Speyside Whisky
Balvenie
£399
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
The Macallan
★ 5.00
£399
| Balvenie 10 Year Old Founder's Reserve / Bot.1990s Speyside Whisky | The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | The Macallan |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | NAS | 18 yr |
| Price | £399 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Balvenie 10 Year Old Founder's Reserve / Bot.1990s Speyside Whisky
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Balvenie 10 Year Old Founder's Reserve / Bot.1990s Speyside 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 £399.
For beginners: Balvenie 10 Year Old Founder's Reserve / Bot.1990s Speyside Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Balvenie 10 Year Old Founder's Reserve / Bot.1990s Speyside Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Balvenie?
Balvenie 10 Year Old Founder's Reserve / Bot.1990s Speyside 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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