Hazelburn 8 Year Old First Edition (Still Label) vs The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Hazelburn 8 Year Old First Edition (Still Label)
Springbank
£299
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
The Macallan
★ 5.00
£399
| Hazelburn 8 Year Old First Edition (Still Label) | The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | The Macallan |
| Region | Campbeltown | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 43% |
| Age | 8 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £299 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Hazelburn 8 Year Old First Edition (Still Label)
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Hazelburn 8 Year Old First Edition (Still Label)
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).
Hazelburn 8 Year Old First Edition (Still Label) 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).
Hazelburn 8 Year Old First Edition (Still Label)
Pros
- +More affordable (£299 vs £399)
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)
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£399 vs £299)
Who should buy Hazelburn?
Hazelburn 8 Year Old First Edition (Still Label) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown 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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