Balvenie 21 Year Old / Second Red Rose / Stories Speyside Whisky vs The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balvenie 21 Year Old / Second Red Rose / Stories Speyside Whisky
Balvenie
£350
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
The Macallan
★ 5.00
£399
| Balvenie 21 Year Old / Second Red Rose / Stories 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 | £350 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Balvenie 21 Year Old / Second Red Rose / Stories Speyside Whisky
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Balvenie 21 Year Old / Second Red Rose / Stories 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).
Balvenie 21 Year Old / Second Red Rose / Stories Speyside Whisky is better value at £350 vs £399.
For beginners: Balvenie 21 Year Old / Second Red Rose / Stories Speyside Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Balvenie 21 Year Old / Second Red Rose / Stories Speyside Whisky
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£350 vs £399)
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
- −More expensive (£399 vs £350)
Who should buy Balvenie?
Balvenie 21 Year Old / Second Red Rose / Stories Speyside Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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
Both taste of
Only Balvenie 21 Year Old / Second Red Rose / Stories Speyside Whisky
Only The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)