Craigellachie 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 302656) - Exceptional Cask Series vs The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Craigellachie 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 302656) - Exceptional Cask Series
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£300
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
The Macallan
★ 5.00
£399
| Craigellachie 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 302656) - Exceptional Cask Series | The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | The Macallan |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.1% | 43% |
| Age | 18 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £300.3 | £399 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 302656) - Exceptional Cask Series
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Craigellachie 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 302656) - Exceptional Cask Series
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Quick verdict
Craigellachie 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 302656) - Exceptional Cask Series is better value at £300 vs £399.
For beginners: The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 302656) - Exceptional Cask Series
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£300.3 vs £399)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.1%) — may need water
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£399 vs £300.3)
Who should buy Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 302656) - Exceptional Cask Series is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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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