Coleburn 1972 / 47 Year Old / Gordon & MacPhail 125th Anniversary Speyside Whisky vs The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018

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

Coleburn 1972 / 47 Year Old / Gordon & MacPhail 125th Anniversary Speyside WhiskyThe Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018
DistilleryColeburnThe Macallan
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS25 yr
Price£2750£2750
Rating4.91/5

Coleburn 1972 / 47 Year Old / Gordon & MacPhail 125th Anniversary Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value2/100

Coleburn 1972 / 47 Year Old / Gordon & MacPhail 125th Anniversary Speyside Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018 is rated higher (4.91 vs 0.00).

The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018 is better value at £2750 vs £2750.

For beginners: Coleburn 1972 / 47 Year Old / Gordon & MacPhail 125th Anniversary Speyside Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Coleburn 1972 / 47 Year Old / Gordon & MacPhail 125th Anniversary Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +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

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Coleburn?

Coleburn 1972 / 47 Year Old / Gordon & MacPhail 125th Anniversary Speyside 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 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

Both taste of

SherriedDried FruitOld WoodChocolate

Only Coleburn 1972 / 47 Year Old / Gordon & MacPhail 125th Anniversary Speyside Whisky

Leathery

Only The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018

Tobacco

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