Balvenie 30 Year Old vs The Macallan 15 Year Old 2002 - Exceptional Single Cask #8167 (2018 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balvenie 30 Year Old
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£3193
The Macallan 15 Year Old 2002 - Exceptional Single Cask #8167 (2018 Release)
The Macallan
£2999
| Balvenie 30 Year Old | The Macallan 15 Year Old 2002 - Exceptional Single Cask #8167 (2018 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | The Macallan |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 44.2% | 60.1% |
| Age | 30 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £3192.95 | £2999 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Balvenie 30 Year Old
The Macallan 15 Year Old 2002 - Exceptional Single Cask #8167 (2018 Release)
Balvenie 30 Year Old
The Macallan 15 Year Old 2002 - Exceptional Single Cask #8167 (2018 Release)
Quick verdict
Balvenie 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
The Macallan 15 Year Old 2002 - Exceptional Single Cask #8167 (2018 Release) is better value at £2999 vs £3193.
For beginners: Balvenie 30 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Balvenie 30 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£3192.95 vs £2999)
The Macallan 15 Year Old 2002 - Exceptional Single Cask #8167 (2018 Release)
Pros
- +More affordable (£2999 vs £3192.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (60.1%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Balvenie?
Balvenie 30 Year Old 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 15 Year Old 2002 - Exceptional Single Cask #8167 (2018 Release) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Balvenie 30 Year Old
Only The Macallan 15 Year Old 2002 - Exceptional Single Cask #8167 (2018 Release)