Benriach The Forty vs The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benriach The Forty
Benriach
£2749
The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018
The Macallan
★ 4.91
£2750
| Benriach The Forty | The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | The Macallan |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43.5% | 43% |
| Age | 40 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £2748.5 | £2750 |
| Rating | — | 4.91/5 |
Benriach The Forty
The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018
Benriach The Forty
The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018
Quick verdict
The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018 is rated higher (4.91 vs 0.00).
Benriach The Forty is better value at £2749 vs £2750.
For beginners: The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Benriach The Forty
Pros
- +More affordable (£2748.5 vs £2750)
- +Longer maturation (40 vs 25 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.9)
The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.9/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£2750 vs £2748.5)
Who should buy Benriach?
Benriach The Forty suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Who should buy The?
The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018 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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