Blair Athol 12 Year Old / Flora & Fauna / 1st Release Highland Whisky vs The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Blair Athol 12 Year Old / Flora & Fauna / 1st Release Highland Whisky
Blair Athol
£399
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
The Macallan
★ 5.00
£399
| Blair Athol 12 Year Old / Flora & Fauna / 1st Release Highland Whisky | The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Blair Athol | 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 |
Blair Athol 12 Year Old / Flora & Fauna / 1st Release Highland Whisky
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Blair Athol 12 Year Old / Flora & Fauna / 1st Release Highland 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: Blair Athol 12 Year Old / Flora & Fauna / 1st Release Highland Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Blair Athol 12 Year Old / Flora & Fauna / 1st Release Highland 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 Blair?
Blair Athol 12 Year Old / Flora & Fauna / 1st Release Highland 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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