Craigellachie 31 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky vs The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018

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

Craigellachie 31 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch WhiskyThe Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018
DistilleryCraigellachieThe Macallan
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS25 yr
Price£2250£2750
Rating4.91/5

Craigellachie 31 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018

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

Craigellachie 31 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch 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).

Craigellachie 31 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is better value at £2250 vs £2750.

For beginners: Craigellachie 31 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Craigellachie 31 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£2250 vs £2750)

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

  • More expensive (£2750 vs £2250)

Who should buy Craigellachie?

Craigellachie 31 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch 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

SherriedOld Wood

Only Craigellachie 31 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Cooked FruitNutty

Only The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018

Dried FruitChocolateTobacco

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