Ichiro's Malt & Grain / Japanese Blended Whisky 2021 Japanese Whisky vs The Macallan 18 Year Old 1994 Sherry Oak

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

Ichiro's Malt & Grain / Japanese Blended Whisky 2021 Japanese WhiskyThe Macallan 18 Year Old 1994 Sherry Oak
DistilleryIchiro'sThe Macallan
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS18 yr
Price£1500£999
Rating4.59/5

Ichiro's Malt & Grain / Japanese Blended Whisky 2021 Japanese Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

The Macallan 18 Year Old 1994 Sherry Oak

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value5/100

Ichiro's Malt & Grain / Japanese Blended Whisky 2021 Japanese Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Macallan 18 Year Old 1994 Sherry Oak

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Macallan 18 Year Old 1994 Sherry Oak is rated higher (4.59 vs 0.00).

The Macallan 18 Year Old 1994 Sherry Oak is better value at £999 vs £1500.

For beginners: Ichiro's Malt & Grain / Japanese Blended Whisky 2021 Japanese Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Ichiro's Malt & Grain / Japanese Blended Whisky 2021 Japanese Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£1500 vs £999)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.6)

The Macallan 18 Year Old 1994 Sherry Oak

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.6/5)
  • +More affordable (£999 vs £1500)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Ichiro's?

Ichiro's Malt & Grain / Japanese Blended Whisky 2021 Japanese 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 18 Year Old 1994 Sherry Oak suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Only Ichiro's Malt & Grain / Japanese Blended Whisky 2021 Japanese Whisky

Dried FruitToasted

Only The Macallan 18 Year Old 1994 Sherry Oak

SherriedChocolateOld WoodCooked Fruit

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