Bowmore 26 Year Old The Vintner's Trilogy - French Oak Barrique vs The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bowmore 26 Year Old The Vintner's Trilogy - French Oak Barrique
Bowmore
★ 4.67
£340
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
The Macallan
★ 5.00
£399
| Bowmore 26 Year Old The Vintner's Trilogy - French Oak Barrique | The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bowmore | The Macallan |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.7% | 43% |
| Age | 26 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £340 | £399 |
| Rating | 4.67/5 | 5.00/5 |
Bowmore 26 Year Old The Vintner's Trilogy - French Oak Barrique
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Bowmore 26 Year Old The Vintner's Trilogy - French Oak Barrique
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 4.67).
Bowmore 26 Year Old The Vintner's Trilogy - French Oak Barrique is better value at £340 vs £399.
For beginners: The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Bowmore 26 Year Old The Vintner's Trilogy - French Oak Barrique
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£340 vs £399)
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 18 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.7 vs 5.0)
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£399 vs £340)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bowmore?
Bowmore 26 Year Old The Vintner's Trilogy - French Oak Barrique suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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
Both taste of
Only Bowmore 26 Year Old The Vintner's Trilogy - French Oak Barrique
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Where to buy
Bowmore 26 Year Old The Vintner's Trilogy - French Oak Barrique
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange