Glenkinchie 20 Year Old 1987 (cask 2839) - First Cask vs The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenkinchie 20 Year Old 1987 (cask 2839) - First Cask
Glenkinchie
£299
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
The Macallan
★ 5.00
£399
| Glenkinchie 20 Year Old 1987 (cask 2839) - First Cask | The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenkinchie | The Macallan |
| Region | Lowland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 43% |
| Age | 20 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £299 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenkinchie 20 Year Old 1987 (cask 2839) - First Cask
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Glenkinchie 20 Year Old 1987 (cask 2839) - First Cask
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).
Glenkinchie 20 Year Old 1987 (cask 2839) - First Cask is better value at £299 vs £399.
For beginners: The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glenkinchie 20 Year Old 1987 (cask 2839) - First Cask
Pros
- +More affordable (£299 vs £399)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 18 years)
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 £299)
Who should buy Glenkinchie?
Glenkinchie 20 Year Old 1987 (cask 2839) - First Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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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