Bollinger PN AYC 2018 Champagne / Magnum vs Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Bollinger PN AYC 2018 Champagne / MagnumMaster of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)
DistilleryBollingerMaster of Malt
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS40 yr
Price£210£286.95
Rating5.00/5

Bollinger PN AYC 2018 Champagne / Magnum

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner70/100
Value17/100

Bollinger PN AYC 2018 Champagne / Magnum

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Bollinger PN AYC 2018 Champagne / Magnum is better value at £210 vs £287.

For beginners: Bollinger PN AYC 2018 Champagne / Magnum is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Bollinger PN AYC 2018 Champagne / Magnum

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£210 vs £286.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

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 (£286.95 vs £210)

Who should buy Bollinger?

Bollinger PN AYC 2018 Champagne / Magnum suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Who should buy Master?

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Bollinger PN AYC 2018 Champagne / Magnum

Fresh FruitCitricLeafyYeasty

Only Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

Dried FruitToastedOld WoodSherried

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