Ichiro's Malt The Game Hanyu - 3rd Edition vs The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ichiro's Malt The Game Hanyu - 3rd Edition
Hanyu
£2400
The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018
The Macallan
★ 4.91
£2750
| Ichiro's Malt The Game Hanyu - 3rd Edition | The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Hanyu | The Macallan |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.5% | 43% |
| Age | NAS | 25 yr |
| Price | £2400 | £2750 |
| Rating | — | 4.91/5 |
Ichiro's Malt The Game Hanyu - 3rd Edition
The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018
Ichiro's Malt The Game Hanyu - 3rd Edition
The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018
Quick verdict
The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018 is rated higher (4.91 vs 0.00).
Ichiro's Malt The Game Hanyu - 3rd Edition is better value at £2400 vs £2750.
For beginners: The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Ichiro's Malt The Game Hanyu - 3rd Edition
Pros
- +More affordable (£2400 vs £2750)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.5%) — may need water
- −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 £2400)
Who should buy Ichiro's?
Ichiro's Malt The Game Hanyu - 3rd Edition is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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
Only Ichiro's Malt The Game Hanyu - 3rd Edition
Only The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018