Glenburgie 25 Year Old 1997 (cask 17850) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenburgie 25 Year Old 1997 (cask 17850) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Glenburgie
£381
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
The Macallan
★ 5.00
£399
| Glenburgie 25 Year Old 1997 (cask 17850) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenburgie | The Macallan |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 41% | 43% |
| Age | 25 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £381 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenburgie 25 Year Old 1997 (cask 17850) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Glenburgie 25 Year Old 1997 (cask 17850) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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 0.00).
Glenburgie 25 Year Old 1997 (cask 17850) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £381 vs £399.
For beginners: Glenburgie 25 Year Old 1997 (cask 17850) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glenburgie 25 Year Old 1997 (cask 17850) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£381 vs £399)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 18 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
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 (£399 vs £381)
Who should buy Glenburgie?
Glenburgie 25 Year Old 1997 (cask 17850) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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
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Only Glenburgie 25 Year Old 1997 (cask 17850) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)