Karuizawa 12 Year Old Pure Malt vs The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Karuizawa 12 Year Old Pure Malt
Karuizawa
£1999
The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018
The Macallan
★ 4.91
£2750
| Karuizawa 12 Year Old Pure Malt | The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Karuizawa | The Macallan |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | 12 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £1999 | £2750 |
| Rating | — | 4.91/5 |
Karuizawa 12 Year Old Pure Malt
The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018
Karuizawa 12 Year Old Pure Malt
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).
Karuizawa 12 Year Old Pure Malt is better value at £1999 vs £2750.
For beginners: Karuizawa 12 Year Old Pure Malt is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Karuizawa 12 Year Old Pure Malt
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£1999 vs £2750)
Cons
- −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)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£2750 vs £1999)
Who should buy Karuizawa?
Karuizawa 12 Year Old Pure Malt suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
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 Karuizawa 12 Year Old Pure Malt
Only The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018